Apr 16, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2014

Academic Catalog - Spring 2014 [ARCHIVED]

Philosophy of Religion, M.A.

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The purpose of the Master of Arts (Philosophy of Religion) is to prepare persons for entrance in a PhD program for the purpose of teaching within an academic setting or working within church ministries designed to have an effective voice in the public square. It is also a preparatory degree for those who wish to do work in philosophical theology or in cultural missions.

Admissions Requirements

Students applying to this program must have a Bachelors degree with at least a 3.0 GPA, and 9 hours in philosophy with three of those hours in an Introductory Philosophy course or an equivalent. All of the prerequisites are at the baccalaureate level or higher. Applicants must also participate in a personal interview with an approved area faculty member.

Degree Requirements - 48 Hours

THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6130 - Christian Theology III 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7500 - Metaphysics 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 7503 - Systems of Moral Philosophy 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 6550 - Problem of Evil 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7510 - Epistemology 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7550 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation for Theological Discourse 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7610 - Philosophical Theology 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7620 - Worldviews and World Religions 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7630 - Philosophy of Religion 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7640 - Philosophy of Mind 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7650 - Religion and Science 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7995 - Philosophy of Religion Thesis semester hr(s).
IND 7500 - Bibliographical Research 3 semester hr(s).

Philosophy of Religion, M.A.

Admissions Requirements

Degree Requirements - 48 Hours

Total Hours - 48