Minor Available
125 credits
125 credits
required for program
Minor Available
Department of Biblical & Theological Studies
Philosophy
Department of Biblical & Theological Studies
Philosophy
- Bachelor of Arts
- Undergraduate
Communicate ideas that matter. Get relevant Bible training to inform your study of philosophy. Develop valuable skills in creative problem solving. Explore what is real, what we can know, how we should think, and how we should live. Connect with Christian philosophers like you who think deeper. Grow in your faith as you see how God is acting in the world. Be prepared for graduate study in any field. Find meaning in life.
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graduates earn top scores nationwide on GRE and LSAT exams
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Graduates
of philosophy double their income in the first 10 years of employment
Why study philosophy at Northwestern?
Examine philosophy through the lens of Christian theology. Begin to see how everything exists in Christ. “For in Christ all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible … He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:16-17 NIV
Ideas are powerful. Learn to evaluate and communicate them effectively.
Get a degree with exceptional earning potential. Employers value creative problem solving and analytical abilities. Studying philosophy will help you excel in these skills.
4 main areas of philosophy
Enjoy thought-provoking discussions as you learn more about philosophy:
- Ethics (how we should live)
- Metaphysics (the nature of reality)
- Logic (rules for reasoning)
- Epistemology (the nature of knowledge)
Explore connections between ideas. Respond to important ethical issues facing our world today. Learn to think clearly. Discover concepts that shape worldview.
Study philosophers from ancient times to the present.
Opportunities to grow
Find your mission as you build your resume:
- Work with faculty on research projects
- Share your insights by presenting at a conference
- Participate in monthly science & theology chapels
- Consider adding a minor of your choice
- Apply for Northwestern's prestigious Eagle Scholars honors program for high-achieving students
- Take assessments to discover your God-given personality, strengths and values
Listen to Steven and Marie talk about their experience in the philosophy major.
If you have a passion for exploring ideas, understanding current issues, and finding creative solutions, this might be the right degree for you.
What will you learn?
You will learn to communicate effectively, think deeper, and analyze key philosophical concepts.
Some classes include:
- Linguistics Introduction to Logic
- Ethics
- Philosophy of Religion
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Belief and Knowledge
One of the most important lectures that I remember was why philosophy is important… I've talked about metaphysics with a pizza delivery guy, I've talked about theism with agnostics, I've talked about the nature of reality with atheists. The encouragement and teaching of UNW philosophy professors have really made an impression on me. I now try to do the same with others.
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Professors at Northwestern are focused on their students first. Our faculty include experts in their respective fields who want to help you grow in your faith while you earn your degree.
Meet the entire department
Bradley L. Sickler, Ph.D.
J. Edwin Hartill Endowed Professor (2020-22)
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Dr. Sickler has been teaching at University of Northwestern since 2008. Prior to that, he was Assistant...