During your studies, you will be encouraged to spot unfounded assumptions and build more logical arguments. This is the art of critical thinking. In order to build better arguments, it is important to think outside the box. Philosophy teaches you to open new possibilities, to make connections across a variety of perspectives. PhD applications are due by January The admissions committee reserves the right to determine in its sole judgment whether an applicant is a suitable candidate for a specific concentration in the PhD program.
The concentration is based on an integration of theology and ethics, while allowing students to have a major area of focus within the two. It presupposes that these two cannot be separated from each other in Christian understanding. I am deeply grateful to be part of a theological institution that embodies a longstanding global sensibility, a deep commitment to creative theological exploration, and a robust practice of interdisciplinary scholarship. Hendrik Pieterse. Theology Focus PhD in Theological and Ethical Studies students with a theology focus study selected classical and contemporary theological constructions, with attention to their grounding in the broad stream of Christian tradition.
Ethics Focus PhD in Theological and Ethical Studies students with an ethics focus study theological ethics or Christian social and political thought and study a specific issue such as gender, race and class relations, war and peace, technology and culture, with attention devoted to related contextual, historical, and theological issues.
Commitment to Academic Excellence With a rich history of scholarship, a strong reputation for teaching, and access to world-class academic resources, Garrett-Evangelical is committed to excellence throughout its PhD program.
Substantial scholarship resources Emphasis on pedagogical theories and methods Opportunities for developing skills as teachers and scholars through serving as research and teaching assistants and developing a teaching portfolio Home to one of the top ten theological libraries in the nation Connected to faculty and libraries at the largest concentration of seminaries in the United States as part of the Association of Chicago Theological Schools Partnership with Northwestern University libraries and faculty Exceptional record of placing students in teaching positions at colleges and seminaries as well as leadership roles in the church.
Our faculty in the area of theology and ethics include: Dr. Philosophy teaches you to open new possibilities, to make connections across a variety of perspectives. Enroll now. Learn more. They wondered originally at the obvious difficulties, then advanced little by little in stated difficulties about the greater matters. Our program pursues such classic questions in the field as: What does it take to have knowledge?
What is truth? What is the source of value? What is reality? What is the source of political authority? Some career options open to philosophy majors include law, medicine, business, politics, government service, computer science, journalism, and writing. Our programs are reasonably sized: Philosophy major 30 credits ; Philosophy minor 18 credits. This means students can pair Philosophy with other majors or minors, such as:. Close Menu.
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