Philosophy of Religion, M.A.

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.