Overview

The Philosophy and Theology program at Boston College is designed to serve graduate students (i.e., any student already in possession of the BA or equivalent) in need of further work in philosophy or theology in order to enhance preparation for doctoral programs, wishing to complete their preparation for secondary school teaching, or simply interested in further intellectual enrichment.

Features

The established concentrations are “Ethics,” "Faith, Philosophy, and Science," "Foundations in Philosophy and Theology" and "Medieval Thought," and "Philosophy and Religions" (i.e., non-Christian religions).

The Boston College department of Philosophy is committed to the study of the great works of the history of philosophy, close engagement with the important questions and problems to be found both there and in contemporary culture, and a pluralistic approach. The department is especially well known for global prominence in the phenomenological, hermeneutical and post-structural work of continental European thinkers, but also includes excellence in Anglo-American and analytic philosophy of language, ethics, and science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy for Theological Studies
Kant’s First Critique
Fundamental Theology as Political Theology
Intermediate Latin
19th and 20th Century European Philosophy
Modern Metaphysics
Theological Aesthetics
Medieval Philosophy
Method in Comparative Theology
Islamic Philosophy
Medieval Jewish Thought
Virtue Ethics
Medical Ethics
Feminist Philosophy
Philosophical Hermeneutics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy & Ethics Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 684 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Application fee
GRE General Test (recommended for Joint M.A. applicants)
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample of no more than 25 pages
Curriculum Vitae
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Tuition Fee

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International

27180 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1812 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

27180 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1812 USD per credit during 24 months.

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy and Theology.

Available Scholarships

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226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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