MA with a major in Philosophy of Religion
The Master of Arts with a major in Philosophy of Religion helps prepare students for ministry to a pluralistic world and to people who struggle with honest questions about the truth of the tenets of the Christian faith. By investigating and comparing the sources and tests of truth, courses develop a coherent Christian worldview by which to live and minister authentically, while examining contradictory assumptions in alternative philosophies, religions and cults.
Philosophy of Religion degrees fall under the Division of Christian Thought. To learn more about this division, watch a video from the Division of Christian Thought.
The MA with a major in Philosophy of Religion is excellent preparation for goals such as:
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Doctoral study leading to advanced research and teaching
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Enrichment of preaching, teaching and other forms of ministry
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Ministry in evangelism-focused parachurch organizations
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Campus Ministry
Structure
In addition to the MA core, the MA (Philosophy of Religion) involves 32 hours of courses specific to this major:
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General Course (1 hrs): Academic Resources and Research
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Philosophy of Religion courses (19 hrs): Defending the Christian Faith, History of Philosophy I and II, Christian Ethics and Modern Culture, Religious Pluralism, Writing for Publication
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Choice of 2 Philosophy of Religion Courses (6 hrs): Philosophical Ethics, Epistemology, Metaphysics
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Choice of Philosophy of Religion (or Theology) Electives (6 hrs)
