Overview

Philosophy and Apologetic at the Southern California Seminary is intended for persons interested in the classical Christian tradition of understanding and expressing the Christian faith in a skeptical or otherwise unfavorable environment.

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Philosophy and Apologetics program students will be able to:

Interpret the content of the Old and New Testaments utilizing a literal-grammatical historical hermeneutic.

Demonstrate a graduate-level proficiency in research and writing across multiple disciplines related to philosophy and apologetics.

Evaluate and critique philosophical and theological issues facing the church and society, today.

Articulate a rational and biblical apologetic for the Christian faith.

Synthesize biblical and philosophical knowledge for expounding truth and exposing errors in a variety of settings; and

Apply leadership skills in a variety of ministry contexts inside and outside of the local church.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hermeneutics

Church History and Canonicity (trimester)

Gospels and Acts

Critical Thinking and Argumentation

Christian Ethics and Leadership

Pauline Epistles and Hebrews

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

All parts of a student’s application should be received by SCS six months before the beginning of the fall or spring trimester.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

El Cajon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Apply for admission

Request Official Transcripts

Submit Essay (2-essays for DMin)

Submit Reference (Pastor/Chaplain)

Apply for Financial Aid

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10200 USD / year

≈ 10200 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10200 USD / year

≈ 10200 USD / year

Living costs

El Cajon

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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