Embark on a transformative journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at 91会所. Our rigorous program blends historical depth and thematic exploration, equipping you with critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills to thrive in diverse careers, graduate school, or major seminary.
Students at Marian can earn a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy in Philosophy. The Philosophy program at Marian is designed to be historically and thematically rigorous. Required courses of all philosophy majors include:
Sample 4-year Plan and Checklist- Even Year Start
Sample 4-year Plan and Checklist- Odd Year Start
In addition to these courses, seminarians are required to take PHL 203 (Plato and Aristotle), PHL 205 (Augustine and Aquinas), PHL 349 (Modern and Contemporary Philosophy), and PHL 350 (God and Philosophy), per the Program for Priestly Formation.
By the end of a four-year course of study, students will be able to:
The faculty also work with students on their written and oral communication skills. Research papers are written in both PHL 320 and PHL 330, as preparation for writing a senior thesis, and oral presentations are required in many upper-division courses. By senior year, students should be able to:
In addition to providing you with knowledge of philosophy, and experience with crafting and communicating philosophical ideas, the program also aims to prepare you for employment, graduate school, or major seminary. With skills in analysis of reasoning, critical thinking, research, problem solving, writing, and speaking, you will be ready for a wide variety of careers. To help you prepare for the world of work, the department offers PHL 200 (Philosophy and the Professions), which combines philosophical reflection on the nature of work and leisure, with hands-on tutorials about preparing for job applications and interviews.