What is the nature of reality? What makes actions moral or immoral? Is there a god? What are the principles of reasoning? Do we have free will? To study philosophy is to explore problems like these; the most fundamental and general problems of the human existence. These problems don't necessarily have any right answers to be found; instead, philosophy majors learn the scope of possible answers and the reasoning behind them. They then take that information and use it to responsibly form their own views and opinions on these issues and develop the ability to argue their stance. Students study both ancient and modern philosophy, including the work of renowned philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato, Confucius, and Descartes. There are very few careers that a philosophy degree gives you specific training for; however, the skills you develop while studying philosophy, such as critical thinking, reasoning, communication, and open-mindedness, are valuable and useful in any career. As such, philosophy majors can fare well in just about any field. Many choose to go on to law, medical, or business school, or to a seminary, and use what they learned as an undergraduate to support their studies.
Founded by the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey, Mount Angel Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary in northwest Oregon dedicated to training students for the priesthood. The oldest seminary in the western United States, Mount Angel consists of...
Arizona State University at Skysong is an innovation center affiliated with ASU in Scottsdale. ASU Skysong combines academia with local industry by providing university programs to support entrepreneurs from area businesses. Skysong also facilitates...
A member of The Seminaries of Saint Paul, Saint John Vianney College Seminary is a Roman Catholic institution dedicated to training candidates for the priesthood. Saint John Vianney is home to a Priestly Formation program focusing on the four...
One of the first Catholic seminaries to begin admitting the general public, St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry is a Roman Catholic graduate school in Rochester. St. Bernard’s confers master’s degrees in Divinity, Pastoral Studies, and...
Established in 1853, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is a Christ-centered, graduate education institution located in Evanston, Illinois. Garrett-Evangelical offers seven master’s degree programs, a Doctor of Ministry degree program with six...
My view of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary is that it is the best on the North Shore. Since Garrett has accepted me as one of their students, I have grown more and more into a bold leader.
” – Jacqueline from Chicago, ILSaint Charles Borromeo Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary in the Philadelphia metro area dedicated to training Catholic priests and church leaders. As part of its Priestly Formation program, Saint Charles Borromeo offers a bachelor’s degree in...
Part of the Graduate Theological Union, the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology is a Roman Catholic graduate school dedicated to preparing students for apostolic and academic vocations. Grounded in the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, DSPT...
Clovis Community College is a 2-year community college in California’s Central Valley and part of the State Center Community College District. Clovis confers associate degrees in 33 academic fields of study and is home to 27 certificate-granting...
Established in 1855, Chicago Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located downtown beside the University of Chicago. CTS offers master’s and doctoral degrees in seven fields of study, as well as a certificate program in...
Hope College is a 4-year liberal arts institute located in downtown Holland. Hope partners with the Reformed Church in America but welcomes students of all faiths, as well as those of no faith. The liberal arts curriculum at Hope is threaded through...
The academics at Hope are outstanding. Yes, that means the classes can be difficult and a lot of work, but the professors are all excellent; supportive, encouraging, and willing to help you out at virtually any time. They genuinely want you to...
” – Dale from Grandville, MI Founded in 1885, Bryn Mawr College is a women’s liberal arts institution in the greater Philadelphia area and part of the Seven Sisters. Bryn Mawr offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors and was the first women’s college to confer a PhD...
The campus is absolutely beautiful. The academics are rigorous.
” – Mary from plano, TX Concordia University in Montreal is the best university in Canada under 50 years old, according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, and among the largest, with 50,000 students. Montreal is the number one student city in North...
The University of Liverpool is an institution located in the city of the same name. Founded in 1881, the redbrick university is proud of their founding mission, ‘for the advancement of learning and enoblement of life,’ which they still maintain today...
