History, Philosophy & Religious Studies Department

The Department offers many courses and unique learning opportunities, all designed to help students develop knowledge and skills that will help them be successful across a wide range of professional and academic futures. In addition to the areas of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, students can also take courses in Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Our professors are all experts in their fields and motivated by a desire to teach. We work closely with other departments across the College, and institutions across the city, to offer a variety of possibilities for students. Our degree programs focus especially on preparing students for transfer, and are well-suited for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or beyond. We offer Associate’s degrees in Religious Studies and Liberal Arts, including the possibility of a Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science Option or a Liberal Arts - Honors Option.
Department Head
Osvil Acosta-Morales
Spring, 2021 Virtual Office Hours: NEW ZOOM ONLINE OFFICE HOURS--An appointment is best but not mandatory
Monday & Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
For an appointment, please email Jackie Jenkins (
) or Department Head Osvil Acosta-Morales
Office: (Bonnell Building) BR-21G / (Mint Building) M3-02A
Telephone: 215-751-8655
Programs
Black Studies
Coordinator: Debonair Oates-Primus,
Spring, 2021 Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment
Monday & Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Office: BR-47B
Telephone: 215-751-8670
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science
Coordinator: John Joyce,
Spring, 2021 Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment
Monday, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Office: B1-06
Telephone: 215-751-8687
Liberal Arts - Honors
Coordinator: Brian Seymour,
Spring, 2021 Office Hours: Zoom - https://ccp.zoom.us/j/95024362756
Tuesday, Thursday, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Office: M2-32F
Telephone: 215-751-8802
Religious Studies
Coordinator: David Prejsnar,
Spring, 2021 Office Hours: Want an appointment outside of the designated office hours--please email or call.
Monday, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Office: BR-25A
Telephone: 215-751-8644
Events and Activities
Each semester the Department sponsors a number of College-wide events and activities, often bringing scholars to campus for public lectures and coordinating student trips to sites with historical, religious or cultural significance. Check back here regularly for updates on upcoming events and news about past events.
Fall 2018
The Honors Curriculum at CCP Presents:
"The Role of Critical Theory in the Humanities"
A Discussion with Dr. Philip Glahn
Tyler School of Art
September 25, 2018