This collection consists of material gathered by the Department of Philosophy and Religion at South Dakota State University. It includes pamphlets, booklets, lecture notes, correspondence, and course announcements related to religion, philosophy, education, agriculture, and cultural studies. Notable items include a philosophy lecture by Dr. Stanley L. Olsen, materials from the 1973 Symposium on Education for New World Realities, a course announcement for "Middle East Topics," and documentation of conferences and declarations on religion and public life. The materials reflect the department’s engagement with interdisciplinary and global themes during the 1970s.

The records offer insight into the academic and public programming activities of the Philosophy and Religion Department during a time of expanding curricular focus on global, ethical, and interdisciplinary issues. They document the department’s role in fostering intellectual dialogue on contemporary topics in religion, education, and public life, as well as its collaboration with broader university and national initiatives.