Why Study 宗教哲学 at PBA?
The 宗教哲学 master’s program equips you with tools and perspectives to ignite positive change in diverse 社区. 这种多元文化, multi-denominational environment pursues truth in the church and the academy through training in rigorous analytic philosophy in conversation with 神学 and culture. Fueled by the conviction that Christ is the source of all wisdom, you’ll join fellow Kingdom-minded students in the quest for human flourishing.
- 心灵成长: Uncover deep truths about the traditions of thought and faith that undergird our understandings of God and scripture.
- 专业培训: Prepare for PhD work in philosophy or related fields as well as public-facing ministry in the church, para-church, 或者公共广场.
- 公共广场: Inject Christian insight into politics, 法律, 经济学, 媒体, and broader culture as a public intellectual tethered to the love of Christ.
- 混合学习选项: the MAPR program is offered in two tracks: residential and hybrid. For distance (hybrid) students, balance your schedule between online courses and one-week on-campus intensives in early January and October.
你会学到什么
Become a twenty-first-century Christian leader, and invest in the collective future of our faith by:
- Evaluating and synthesizing key Christian doctrines from a philosophical perspective
- Developing critical thinking and integrative skills in Christian doctrine
- Articulating philosophically-informed Christian responses to spheres of contemporary culture and society
- Cultivating your faith, emotional maturity, and moral integrity
M.A. 宗教哲学 with a M.Div. 学位
Transform your ministry potential with PBA’s Master of Divinity and Master of Arts 宗教哲学 (M.Div. + MAPR) dual-degree program. Integrate vocational ministry training with spirited theological and philosophical engagement, aiming to ask deep questions and uncover foundational truths through scripture and Christian heritage.
计划的细节
Engage in the passionate pursuit of truth, 善, and beauty in Christ through the rigorous study of philosophy. 在PBA, we engage thoughtfully with culture through public philosophy, 道德, 科学, 神学, 和艺术, pursuing Christ-centered wisdom and knowledge to empower our neighbors and find purpose in the world. 你会从小处学习, vibrant classes led by highly respected Christian philosophers and ministry veterans.
Examine public philosophy, 道德, 本体, 知识理论, history of and contemporary issues in philosophy, and special topics like the philosophy of 科学, 文学, 和技术.
Your application for the 宗教哲学 master’s program should demonstrate that you hold a baccalaureate degree in a ministry major (or with relevant prerequisites) with a GPA of at least 2.75. Along with your online application, you’ll provide a philosophy of religion essay, 写作样本, two letters of recommendation, and all official transcripts.
职业生涯
When you think critically, 追求的好奇心, and invest in Christ’s ministry, you open new vistas of fulfilling career paths carved by Kingdom work. A robust foundation in Christian philosophy equips you to positively impact lives in churches, 大学, 公司设置. Your analytical expertise will be sought after for roles from international student minister to think tank consultant, professor to youth pastor, business analyst to full-time theologian. 在以下领域工作:
- 教会员工
- 校园部
- 企业中心
- 大学
- Systematic (analytic) 神学