Apr 19, 2024

Academic Catalog 2012-2013

Academic Catalog 2012-2013 [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 BA in Religious Studies with at least a 3.0 GPA, one year of Latin, French, Greek, Hebrew, or German and 9 semester hours in philosophy with three of those hours in an Introductory Philosophy course or an equivalent at the bachelors level or higher. Applicants must also participate in a personal interview with an approved area faculty as part of admissions process.

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).
IND 7500 - Bibliographical Research 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 7995 - Philosophy of Religion Thesis 3 semester hr(s).

Philosophy of Religion, M.A.

Admissions Requirements

Degree Requirements - 48 Hours

Total Hours - 48