Philosophy, MA/Religion, PhD

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Academic Program

The MA in Philosophy/PhD in Religion dual degree program is designed for students who need a strong general foundation in philosophy to support their work in the philosophy of religion. It also constitutes a good dual qualification for teaching, particularly in colleges with joint philosophy and religion departments.

Degree Requirements

Of the 40 units required for the MA in Philosophy, 12 units will be counted from philosophy of religion PhD courses and 28 units will be required philosophy coursework. The PhD component requires these 12 units in philosophy of religion, the 4-unit Transdisciplinary Course Requirement , plus an additional 28 units. The student will complete a total of 72 units for both degrees.

Up to 12 units may be transferred in on the basis of previous graduate work; this total includes any transfer units credited toward the MA in philosophy. The student will need to validate, on the basis of transcripts or breadth exams (to be taken upon entrance), some competence in two areas of religion other than the philosophy of religion, one of which must be a religious tradition outside of the student’s own.

A reading knowledge of French and German is required.

Qualifying examinations are set for the individual student with a view to his or her dissertation topic.

Students admitted to the dual MA in Philosophy/PhD in Religion program must read carefully the Philosophy Department Student Handbook, the School of Religion Program Handbook, the School of Religion and the Registration and Degree Information section of this Bulletin for a complete, detailed listing of requirements.

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