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Doctor of philosophy in organizational leadership.

This 60-credit advanced research degree is offered to leadership scholars and practitioners with or without a concentration offered in three areas: business management, educational administration, and nonprofit and public administration. Students from diverse leadership backgrounds take core curriculum together to benefit from the program’s interdisciplinary approach to leadership. Students who do not wish to pursue a particular concentration will take four elective courses, while those who pursue a concentration complete at least 3 courses within their selected concentration. Adding a second concentration by completing additional courses is possible. Through concentration and elective courses, along with independent dissertation research, students develop their focused expertise. Online instruction, blended with face-to-face residencies, maximizes learning benefits while accommodating the schedule of working adults. The cohort-based learning environment provides students with opportunities to build meaningful relationships with their leadership colleagues and faculty.

The Ph.D. curriculum includes courses in organizational leadership, research methodology, concentration disciplines, and dissertation. Successful completion of comprehensive examinations is necessary for progression to Ph.D. candidacy in the program. Comprehensives include two parts: written exams and submission of a portfolio. The written exams are administered after successful completion of two years (36 credits) with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. The portfolio is submitted after the successful completion of three years (51 credits) with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. A faculty committee shall assess the content of the written exams and portfolios. The culmination of the program is the dissertation, which demonstrates the student’s ability to conduct scholarly research.

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Leadership Studies (CAGS)

Once Ph.D. students successfully complete 36 credits, the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Leadership Studies will be designated on the student’s transcript, without additional coursework or tuition. To receive a hard copy certificate, students must apply and submit a fee.

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The Academy of Iberian Philosophy

Doctor of eastern philosophy.

The Academy of Iberian Philosophy’s doctoral (Ph.D.) program in Eastern philosophy provides a greater degree of focus on Eastern thought compared to more general post-graduate programs in philosophies which other universities offer. Our program places emphases on the following sub-fields of the discipline of Eastern philosophy: Confucianism, Taoism, the Avesta, and Philosophy of the Indian Subcontinent. In addition to Eastern philosophies, the candidates will be required to take several courses in Western philosophies, as these have influenced Eastern thought to a great extent

DOCTORAL CERTIFICATE

Students who complete eight courses, but do not finish the entire curriculum in order to meet graduation requirements for the Ph.D. degree, and decide to drop out of the program, nevertheless will be awarded a Doctoral Certificate instead.

Typically the first year of the candidacy is spent in advancing knowledge in general theories of the discipline and its different subfields. Upon finishing the coursework, at the end of the second year, the candidate usually enters the research stage, which involves studying additional literature, preparing the dissertation proposal, and writing the dissertation. The candidate is guided by the Curator, who is a full member of the faculty and the Graduate Committee, and serves as the academic and dissertation advisor to the candidate. Typically at the end of the second year the candidate submits the proposal. The Ph.D. student should successfully propose, submit, and defend the doctoral dissertation under the supervision of the Graduate Committee.

STUDY ABROAD

The Academy of Iberian Philosophy offers more than just the traditional online experience. It combines in-class seminars and examinations with online guidance. It provides our graduate students with valuable extracurricular opportunities to exchange ideas with renowned philosophers, participate in moral debates, and attend the ESAP the European Study Abroad Program of Georgian International University which gives our students unique opportunities to study, as well as teach in Europe, and receive full certifications and dual degrees from premier European academic institutions. Attending the ESAP is not mandatory for this program, but it is highly recommended. This will allow the candidates to become closely acquainted with international academic and philosophical cultures, people and unique philosophies, traditions and viewpoints of different nations and civilizations.

CURRICULUM & TUITION*

*Tuition is based on credit hours and is calculated as $US 200.00 per credit hour

We admit graduate students on a quarterly basis. We welcome international students, as well as transfer students of good academic standing into our graduate programs.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

• A transcript(s) with undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or instead a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test score of 550 on the verbal and 600 on the quantitative portion. In some cases Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be also acceptable.
• Two Letters of Recommendation from the school(s) previously attended.
• TOEFL score for international students.

PREREQUISITES

9 Philosophy (graduate) Credits 3 Literature (graduate) Credits

Prior undergraduate or graduate courses in which a grade of B- or higher was attained can be used to meet the prerequisites of the program. Areas in which the student does not have prior coursework can have the necessary requirements met by taking the following foundation courses at Georgian International University:

PHI 415 – History of Economic Thought 5: Thomas Sowell PHI 416 – History of Economic Thought 6: Ludwig von Mises PHI 550 – Roman Political Philosophy: Cicero ENG 520 – American Hagiography

Truly exceptional applicants, who do not meet the enrollment requirements, still may be considered for the program. They must be interviewed in person and evaluated by the Graduate Committee. Taking additional prerequisite courses will be a part of the provisional admission. Prospective applicants must take under consideration that the university rarely makes such exceptions.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The program for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in NESA at The Ohio State University has as its aim a concentration and breadth of study designed to foster productive and independent scholarship. The program encompasses advanced course work, the writing of independent research papers at the seminar level, the successful completion of written candidacy examinations, an oral examination, followed by admission to candidacy for the degree, original research, and ultimately the submission and defense of a dissertation that is a contribution to scholarly knowledge. The curriculum for the Ph.D. in NESA is designed to provide and maintain a context and atmosphere in which scholarship and creative activity can flourish.

If you have any questions about the requirements feel free to consult the NESA Department Handbook , the Graduate School Handbook , or ask the Director of Graduate Studies, or the Academic Program Coordinator.

All students are expected to have completed a relevant Masters-level degree prior to admission to the NESA PhD program.  Upon enrollment, the Masters degree will be transferred as a bloc of 30 OSU graduate-level credit hours to count toward the minimum 80 graduate level credit hours required for an OSU PhD.  Students are expected to earn the remaining 50 graduate level credit hours. To obtain the remaining 50 hours (80 total) of graduate level coursework the following courses are needed (Expanded further in the dropdowns below):

• Core Seminar (1 Credit Hour)
• Two Elective Seminars (6 Credit Hours)
• Six 5000+ Departmental Courses (18 Credit Hours)
• Five 7000+ Advanced-Level Courses (15 Credit Hours)

It is also recommended that PhD students have 68 credits of classes and have 12 credits for Dissertation writing.

No more than 12 of the 50 credit hours in total may be taken as non-graded (S/U or PA/NP). If you take more than 50 credit hours, as long as you complete 38 credit hours graded, all other courses may be non-graded.

Beyond the departmental course requirements (#3) and the requirements, any course at the 5000-level or higher, if approved by the Graduate Studies Committee, may count towards the degree. All courses are chosen in consultation with the student's Advisory Committee.

Students MUST take the following course

• NESA 5101 Introduction to the Field of NESA (1 credit hour)

​(students who have already taken this course are not required to repeat it, nor may they repeat it for credit.)

Students Will Take 2 of the 6 Courses Listed:

• CS 7360 Theorizing Culture
• CS 7370 Theorizing Religion
• HIST 7900 Colloquium in the Philosophy of History, Historiography, and the Historian’s Skills
• NESA/CLAS 5401 Methodologies for the Study of Ancient Religions
• NESA5568 / CS 5668 Studies in Orality and Literacy
• NESA/CS 7301 Theorizing Literature

[students who have already taken one or two of these courses while pursuing MAs are not required to take more of them, but may do so for credit.]

Students Will Take 6 Courses:

• At least eighteen (18) units of credit at the 5000-level or higher must come from courses bearing the prefixes managed by the NESA department: NESA, ARABIC, ISLAM, HEBREW, PERSIAN, and TURKISH.

Students will take at least fifteen (15) credit hours at the 7000- or 8000-level. 

Courses in this category may also be used to satisfy other requirements.

Beyond the restrictions above, any course at the 5000-level or higher, if approved by the Graduate Studies Committee, may count towards the degree. All courses are chosen in consultation with the student's Advisory Committee.

Modern Scholarship Language

Students must demonstrate reading competence in at least two languages of modern secondary scholarship, usually French and German , by one of the following means:

• receiving a grade of B or higher in either FRENCH 6571 French Reading for Research I  and/or GERMAN 6101 Basic German for Graduate Students . [note: neither of these courses count toward the minimum 30 graduate credit hours coursework requirement.], or
• passing the proficiency exam [ Germanic  or FRIT] offered by the relevant department, or
• petitioning the Graduate Studies Committee to consider other evidence of competence, such as an undergraduate major or minor in the language, or
• passing a 6000-level or higher-level course taught in the language.

Any proposed alternates to German or French must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.  Competence in English is assumed as it is the medium of instruction at OSU and does not satisfy the requirement.

If you are doing a proficiency exam with a department please reach out to the department at the beginning of the semester to confirm their requirements.

French - Please reach out to FRIT and follow the guidelines found at https://frit.osu.edu/graduate/graduate-reading-proficiency-exam/french-reading-proficiency-exam

NOTE: French have a specific review process with dates and guidelines. Please confirm their updated procedures at the beginning of the semester you plan to take the translation exam.

German - Please reach out to Germanic and have your advisor fill out the following form found at  https://germanic.osu.edu/german-reading-exam

Declared Specializations

All graduate students in NESA receive PhDs in “Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures,” not in Hebrew, Arabic, Islamic Studies, or another area. Nevertheless, students should designate two fields of study in conventional terms, in consultation with their academic Advisory Committee of two faculty members, as their fields of specialty. A few examples of possible fields are “Medieval Judaism,” “the Ancient Near East,” “Modern Middle Eastern Societies,” and “Pre-modern Iran,” with innumerable further possibilities. These specializations will guide students in their Candidacy exam topics and self-branding for the job market.  Each student’s Advisory Committee consults with the NESA chair and affected faculty to ensure that advisees have sufficient graduate courses to train them for Candidacy exams in their two fields. The declaration of these specializations enables the faculty to plan appropriate offerings effectively. These declared specializations may change by agreement of advisors and advisees.

Near Eastern and South Asian Research Languages

All students must pursue advanced training in the research languages required for their respective fields of specialization – i.e., the languages taught and researched by NESA faculty. Normally this entails at least one course per semester in the main research language for the duration of coursework and regular or sustained coursework in a second language. This is to prepare them for the Near Eastern or South Asian research language exams and ultimately for conducting advanced research using these languages. It is the student’s responsibility to prepare for these examinations by taking advantage of every opportunity for training and advancement in the language. It is the responsibility of the student’s advisors to oversee the student’s preparation, by ensuring the offering of relevant courses, including independent study sessions where needed, to the student.

PhD students must demonstrate ability in two different Near Eastern or South Asian research languages by examination prior to scheduling the PhD Candidacy exams. These translation exams should be taken as soon as the student is ready, without delay.  Students do not take the Candidacy exams and proceed to dissertation work without first having passed the translation examinations, though both the translation and Candidacy exams may be scheduled for the same semester.

There are two ways to demonstrate research competence in a Near Eastern or South Asian language in lieu of a translation exam.  Students may waive either their primary or secondary language or both translation exams, but may waive only one by each of the following means (i.e., may only claim native proficiency in one language, and/or can only cite coursework in lieu of one exam).

a.  Course work in lieu of one examination. The examination for one of these two, conceived as a secondary language in the student’s research, may be replaced by coursework: at least nine units of credit in courses in the language – including undergraduate, introductory-level coursework - with a grade of B+ or higher in each course. Typically this entails three semesters of work in the language. (Where possible, students are encouraged to pursue more than nine units of credit, proceeding to the highest level of ability attainable in the second Near Eastern research language, although this is not a requirement.)

b.  Waiver of one exam for native speaker of Near Eastern or South Asian research language. The requirement of a translation exam is waived for one Near Eastern research language for students who speak one of their Near Eastern or South Asian research languages natively (from childhood) and hold a degree from a university in which regular instruction is conducted in that language. The waiver does not hold when the research language is a pre-modern variety of the student’s native language (e.g., classical Arabic studied by a speaker of modern Arabic). Ability in different dialects or pre-modern varieties of a given language cannot be credited as more than one language for the purposes of these exams (e.g., modern and Ottoman Turkish do not count as two languages; classical Arabic and Judaeo-Arabic do not count as two languages).

Translation examinations are arranged by the student’s advisory committee (primary and associate advisor) but the examiners may include other faculty with the relevant language expertise. Translation examinations allow three hours for the translation of three passages of texts representing typical prose, poetry, or both, in one language.  PhD students taking two such examinations do so on different days.  At the discretion of the examiners, translation examinations may also include prompts for specific commentary or a short essay on the translated materials. Standards for the examinations in research languages necessarily vary according to the nature of the material extant in the different languages.  The goal is to demonstrate the competence to conduct research on texts in the language.  The student’s advisors decide whether the student may choose to employ a lexicon during the examination.  Examinations written with the help of a lexicon will be evaluated more strictly.

Grades include Pass or Fail.  Students who fail an exam may re-take the examination in that language once at a later date after suitable preparation, with different texts set by the examiners.  Students who fail the translation exam twice cannot retake the examination, cannot complete the degree program, and will not register for the next semester.

Two faculty members designated by the student’s advisory committee, in consultation with the DGS, evaluate each translation examination. In case of a disagreement in results, a third faculty member is recruited by the DGS to review the examination and to decide. When only one faculty member is available having expertise in the language of the examination, a second faculty member nevertheless reviews the examination and its results for fairness. Extradepartmental graduate faculty may participate in the administration and evaluation of these examinations.

When no faculty member has expertise in a given Near Eastern or South Asian language, examinations for that language are not available and will not be administered.

Candidacy Exams

The full and authoritative articulation of policies governing Candidacy and Candidacy exams for all students appears in the Graduate School Handbook  sections 7.4 through 7.8 .  The policies and guidelines articulated at nelc.osu.edu are intended as a complement to, rather than a replacement for, the policies stated in the Graduate School Handbook; in the event of any apparent contradiction or conflict between the two, the Graduate School Handbook should be understood as the definitive resource.

Ideally, students are preparing for Candidacy exams throughout their graduate work, and students are encouraged to plan the date of their Candidacy exams as soon as they pass their translation exams (For both NESA-taught languages, and modern scholarship languages). The Candidacy examinations must be taken by the end of the student’s third year, unless special provisions are made by the Graduate Studies Committee in consultation with the department chair. 

To schedule your exams first, work with your advisor to get a committee formed, and thus your reading list for exams . This should be likely figured out end of your second year, to allow you a semester to a year to read through your examination material . Once ready, make sure to enroll in NELC 7998 and work with your advisor and exam committee to schedule your written and oral exams examination within the same semester. You should also with your advisor and the exam committee and determine the specific content and format of the exam (see below for details).

Students must complete all of the individual requirements listed in categories I. through V.1 prior to the commencement of their Candidacy exams.  This includes all coursework and modern scholarship language requirements, the receipt of formal Graduate Studies Committee approval for declared specializations, Near Eastern or South Asian research language requirements, and translation exams.  By that time, students should have accumulated at least 68 graduate credit hours; this will leave 12 units of dissertation work over four semesters to count towards the PhD.

Content & Format

Student will take three written examinations in three different fields, followed by a two- hour oral examination within one month of the completion of the written portion of the examination.  To assess the three exams a Candidacy Exam Committee will be selected consisting of the student’s advisor and at least three other faculty members with expertise in the areas of the examinations. At least three of the four must be members of the NESA graduate faculty ; an outside committee member can be included with the approval of the NESA Graduate Studies Committee.

After the written exams are complete, reach out to the Academic Program Coordinator and your advisor to confirm oral exam within a month from the written exam, and submit paperwork of readiness via GRADFORMS , at least two weeks prior to your oral exam . The GRADFORMS will need to be completed by both the Academic Program Coordinator and Advisor to notify the Graduate School of Candidacy Examination. Make sure to plan ahead and have a buffer on the timeline in the case that there are delays to the oral exam to allow for you to meet Graduate School policies.

Completion & Candidacy Status

If the student’s candidacy exams are not found to be satisfactory, the student can make another attempt with the permission of the Graduate School. The Candidacy Examination Committee must remain unchanged. A repeated attempt requires another oral examination to be scheduled, again via GRADFORMS.

Once completed and found to be satisfactory, each examiner on the committee will share their vote with the Graduate School within 24 hours to confirm Candidacy of graduate student.

Students officially advance to the status of Doctoral Candidate at the start of the semester following their successful completion of Candidacy exams, and status as a Doctoral Candidate expires after 5 calendar years for any student not having completed and successfully defended their dissertation.

Dissertation

Once advancing to Candidacy status, there are four steps to completing the doctoral degree: Appointment of Dissertation Committee, Writing and submission of dissertation prospectus, researching and writing the dissertation, and the final oral examination.

For a Complete checklist of needs please refer to the Graduate School's Final Semester Procedures and Timeline .

Dissertation committee

The student must select members of a Dissertation Committee, consisting of at least 3 members of the Graduate Faculty (possibly but not necessarily drawn from the membership of Candidacy Exam Committee) and chaired by a dissertation advisor.  The Dissertation Committee must be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.

The student then writes a dissertation prospectus and submits it to the Committee. The prospectus outlines the proposed research project of the student's dissertation, indicates the significance of the project, and explains the methods to be used. The dissertation prospectus is normally fifteen to thirty pages, including extensive bibliography.

The dissertation prospectus cannot be a statement of findings before the research is carried out and written. It raises questions and issues and outlines the methods by which the answers will be sought. Normally the dissertation prospectus ranges in length from five to twenty pages, including an extensive representative bibliography.

The prospectus should be submitted soon after the Candidacy Exams, certainly within one semester. If the student has passed the Candidacy Exams at the end of the second year of PhD work, then the immediately subsequent summer is usually sufficient to write the prospectus.

Research & writing

The Dissertation Committee reviews the prospectus and suggests changes before it is approved. Once the prospectus is approved by the committee, the student works continuously on researching and writing the dissertation.

Once finished writing, make sure to apply for Graduation and the application for Final Examination via  GRADFORMS . The graduation application must be submitted before the 3rd Friday of the term when the student is to defend their dissertation (See Graduate School Calendar for details), and the application for final examination must be submitted by the student and approved by the defense committee at least two weeks before the defense date. The defense exam and report must be completed and submitted to the Graduate School by their required date, usually 4 Fridays prior to Commencement (See Graduate School for further details).

The Graduate School also requires a format review of the dissertation at least two weeks prior to defense , either a complete dissertation or DMA document draft. Students can submit a complete dissertation draft to the Graduate School either remotely at  [email protected]  or in-person on a walk-in basis at 247 University Hall, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the autumn and spring semesters; Summer hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (See Graduate School for further details on format and submitting procedures). 

Once the dissertation is completed and submitted, the student undergoes a two-hour Final Oral Examination on the dissertation. The Final Oral Exam Committee consists of the Dissertation Committee with the addition of a Graduate Faculty Representative appointed by the Graduate School. 

Once the exam is complete, the Graduate Faculty Representative will make their report and submit it to the Graduate School immediately afterwards. If there is the case where the dissertation needs to have revisions made, the student must do so. Once finalized, the student must submit their dissertation via OhioLink (See Graduate School Handbook for details).

Numerous avenues of possible financial assistance are available for those pursuing the Ph.D. in the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (e.g., University Graduate Fellowships, Foreign Language Area Scholarships, Graduate Teaching Associateships, Graduate Research Associateships, among others).

A prestigious funding opportunity is the University Fellowship, which carries no departmental duties. It is offered by the Graduate School of The Ohio State University. Applicants do not apply directly for the University Fellowship. Rather, the Graduate Studies Committee, which reviews applications, nominates outstanding candidates in order for them to be considered for this award by the Graduate School. If an applicant hopes for the opportunity to be nominated, the Graduate Studies Advisory Committee must have the complete application no later than December 15.

Students who are qualified may apply to be a Graduate Teaching Associate and benefit from an extensive training and mentoring system.

If you do get a GTAship there is a training session in August required by the Center for Literatures, Languages, and Cultures . 

Additional sources of funding can be found through different partners around campus. Below is a non-exhaustive list of potential sources of funding.

• Can investigate college level funding through ASC
• Lori Fireman with the Melton Center for Jewish Studies
• The  Mershon Center  for International Security Studies has several grants and scholarships
• CSEEES (Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies) FLAS for Turkish and Uzbek
• MESC (Middle East Studies Center)
• CMRS (Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies)
•   Council of Graduate Students
•   Graduate School Research Resources
•   Office of International Affairs

PhD Calendar

May 2023 

• 26th: Applications to Graduate in Summer Due 

July 2023 

• 4th: Independence Day (Offices Closed) 
• 14th: Summer Exams and Reports Completed/Due 
• 21st: Approved Summer Thesis/Dissertation Submitted and Accepted by Graduate School

August 2023 

• 6th: Summer Commencement 
• 22nd: AU Semester Starts 

25th: Last day to add course online 

September 2023 

1st: Last day to drop without W (1st session) 

• 8th: Applications to Graduate in Autumn Due 

15th: Last day to drop without W 

October 2023 

• 16th: Spring Registration Begins 
• 21st***: Presidential Nominations Deadline 

27th: Last day to drop without W (2nd session) 

November 2023

• 9th***: Graduate Fellowship Workshop 
• 22nd: AU Exams and Reports Completed/Due 
• 28th: Grad School Fellowship Awards system opens to receive nominations for UF/CAF/Engie-Axium 

December 2023 

• 1st: Approved AU Thesis/Dissertation Submitted and Accepted Graduate School
• 17th: Autumn Commencement  

January 2024

• 8th: SP semester starts 
• 20th***: Deadline to nominate l UF, GE, Osmer 
• 26th: Applications to Graduate in Spring Due 

February 2024

1st: Last day to drop a class without petition 

• 10th***: GATA Award Student Application Deadline 

April 2024

• 12th: Spring Exams and Reports Completed/Due 
• 15th***: Fellowships must be declined or accepted 
• 19th: Approved Spring Thesis/Dissertation Submitted and Accepted by Graduate School

May 2024

• 5th: Spring Commencement 
• 24th: Applications to Graduate in Summer Due 

July 2024

• 12th: Summer Exams and Reports Completed/Due 
• 19th: Approved Summer Thesis/Dissertation Submitted and Accepted by Graduate School

August 2024

• 4th: Summer Commencement 

***Dates not yet confirmed

Please Note: This calendar is to be used as a guide to help you keep track of important deadlines. It is NOT a comprehensive list and should not be used in place of the OSU Graduate School resources. The Graduate School Handbook and the OSU Graduate School Calendar should be consulted for complete and accurate deadlines. 

PhD Requirements Prior to AU16

Coursework:, 1. core seminar.

a. [enrollment prior to Autumn 2016]

• NELC 5568 Studies in Orality and Literacy (3 credit hours)

2. Elective seminar(s)

a. [enrollment prior to Autumn 2016] - One of four courses (3 credit hours) 

• NELC/CLAS 5401 Methodologies for the Study of Ancient Religions
• NELC/CS 7301 Theorizing Literature

3. Departmental coursework

• At least twenty-four (24) units of NELC courses in a primary language and culture area of study at the 5000-level and above.
• At least nine (9) units of NELC courses in a secondary language and culture area. These may be taken at an elementary or intermediate level (i.e. 1000-, 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-level) if necessary, but such courses do not count toward the 80 required to earn the PhD.

4. Allied / Ancillary Field

[only for enrollment prior to August 2016]

A minimum of fifteen (15) units in an ancillary or allied field (minor field), which may follow a disciplinary, theoretical, geographical, or methodological plan. This may include language courses at the 5000-level and higher. The rationale for this cluster of courses requires approval by your advisor.

5. Advanced-level coursework

a. [enrollment prior to Autumn 2016] At least eighteen (18) units of credit at the 7000- or 8000-level among all the courses beyond the MA.

6. Assessment & credit hour basis

No more than twelve (12) of the fifty units in total may be taken as non-graded (S/U or PA/NP).

Beyond these restrictions, any course at the 5000-level or higher, if approved by the Graduate Studies Committee, may count towards the degree.  All courses are chosen in consultation with the student's Advisory Committee.

Modern Scholarship Languages:

Students must demonstrate reading competence in at least two languages of modern secondary scholarship, usually French and German, by one of the following means:

• receiving a grade of B or higher in either FRENCH 6571 French Reading for Research I or GERMAN 6101 Basic German for Graduate Students . [note: neither of these courses count toward the minimum 30 graduate credit hours coursework requirement.], or
• passing the proficiency exam [ germanic.osu.edu/german-reading-exam  or frit.osu.edu/grad/proficiency-exams/french ] offered by the relevant department, or

1. dissertation committee

2. prospectus, 3. research & writing.

Once the dissertation is completed and submitted, the student undergoes a two-hour Final Oral Examination on the dissertation. The Final Oral Exam Committee consists of the Dissertation Committee with the addition of a Graduate Faculty Representative appointed by the Graduate School.

[policies for students enrolling prior to Autumn 2016 approved by Council of Academic Affairs Spring 2012 and updated Autumn 2013; policies for students enrolling Autumn 2016 and after approved by Council of Academic Affairs, June 22, 2016]

Graduate Student Grievances

When concerns arise or persist, the graduate student ombudsperson is an impartial resource that can help graduate students explore options in resolving their concerns. Generally, graduate students should aim to address and resolve concerns within their department. Graduate students are encouraged to discuss concerns with their advisor first. If concerns remain, graduate students should then reach out to the program graduate studies chair. Further unresolved concerns should be communicated to the department chair. If the concerns cannot be resolved internally within the department, the graduate student is encouraged to contact the assistant dean for graduate studies within the College of Arts and Sciences. In situations where the student believes the issue has not been resolved within the College, they can request further review from the Graduate School. 

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J. Burke Rea

Co-Director of the Minor in Bioethics & Medical Humanities; Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Fowler 305A [email protected]

Dr. Rea is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, here by way of Baylor University, Boston College, and CSU Fresno. His primary interests are mainly in the philosophy of action and bioethics. Currently, he is analyzing responsibility for what we  don’t  do and how this analysis relates to end-of-life care (i.e. refusing or withholding treatment). His work is heavily inspired by the Aristotelian tradition, especially Thomas Aquinas and G.E.M. Anscombe. He is also interested in philosophical theology, philosophical anthropology, and medieval philosophy.

Dr. Rea’s wife is a fine artist, who specializes in oil painting and jewelry. They enjoy playing a variety of games together (digital and tabletop), making or baking things (he makes drinks, she makes treats), and, of course, discussing art and aesthetics.

Ph.D., Philosophy, Baylor University

MA, Philosophy, Boston College

BA, Philosophy, History, California State University, Fresno

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As a PhD student in the Harvard philosophy program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your ideas, knowledge, and abilities. You'll work with other doctoral students, our faculty, and visiting scholars, all in a stimulating and supportive environment. The program has strengths across a broad range of topics and areas, so you'll be able to pursue your interests wherever they may lead, especially in moral and political philosophy, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of logic, philosophy of language, the history of analytic philosophy, ancient philosophy, Immanuel Kant, and 19th and 20th century European philosophy. 

Incoming cohorts consist of five to eight students per year. You will have substantial access to our renowned faculty and all the resources that Harvard makes available. This relatively small size also gives students a sense of intellectual community.

The curriculum is structured to help you make your way towards a dissertation: graduate-level coursework, a second-year research paper, a prospectus to help you identify a dissertation topic, and then the dissertation itself. Recent dissertations in the department have addressed a broad range of topics: Aristotle, Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau; contemporary moral and political philosophy; metaphysics; epistemology; and logic.

In addition to your research, you will also have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in many different settings across the University.

You can find graduates of the PhD program in many universities. Recent graduates have gone on to tenure track positions at Yale University, Princeton University, Brown University, Northwestern University, Boston University, University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, Washington University, and the University of Rochester. Other graduates have gone on to diverse careers in, among others, the arts, law, secondary education, and technology.

In addition to the standard PhD in philosophy, the department offers a PhD in classical philosophy in collaboration with the Department of the Classics and a coordinated JD/PhD program in conjunction with Harvard Law School. The department also offers a track in Indian Philosophy (administered jointly by Philosophy and South East Asian Studies.

Additional information on the graduate program is available from the Department of Philosophy and requirements for the degree are detailed in Policies .

Areas of Study

Philosophy | Classical Philosophy | Indian Philosophy 

For information please consult the Department webpage on the  graduate program overview .

Admissions Requirements

Please review the admissions requirements and other information before applying. You can find degree program specific admissions requirements below and access additional guidance on applying from the Department of Philosophy .

Academic Background

Applicants to the program in Philosophy are required to have a strong undergraduate background in philosophy (or its equivalent), indicating that they have a good grounding in the history of philosophy, as well as familiarity with contemporary work in ethics, epistemology and metaphysics, and logic.

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A writing sample is required as part of the application and should be between 12 to 30 pages long. The sample must address a substantial philosophical problem, whether it is an evaluation or presentation of an argument, or a serious attempt to interpret a difficult text. The upload of the writing sample should be formatted for 8.5-inch x 11-inch paper, 1-inch margins, with double-spaced text in a common 12-point font, such as Times New Roman.

Applicants seeking admission to the coordinated JD/PhD program must apply to and be separately admitted to Harvard Law School and the Department of Philosophy.

Theses and Dissertations

Theses & Dissertations for Philosophy

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The IU Graduate School Bloomington (GSB) maintains requirements and rules for all Ph.D. degrees. Students must comply with all GSB rules, as well as the specific requirements outlined in this handbook. Consult the University Graduate School Bulletin for details.

Students should be aware that the regulations governing the Ph.D.—deadlines, format for dissertation submissions, etc.—are exceptionally specific and rigorous. It is VERY important to carefully follow these regulations.

Transition to Ph.D.

Please be aware that admission to the MELC MA program and its successful completion does not guarantee acceptance into the department’s Ph.D. program. MA students who are interested in continuing study for the Ph.D., whether in MELC, in another department at IU, or at another university, should begin exploring appropriate Ph.D. programs, at the latest, during the fall semester prior to their anticipated matriculation.

Ph.D. programs are more specialized and focused than the MA, so interested students should contact specialists at IU or elsewhere in the field they intend to pursue to determine appropriate programs.

Internal Ph.D. Applications

MELC MA students wishing to apply for the MELC Ph.D. program should do so in the spring semester before the fall semester of their anticipated Ph.D. program matriculation. The student should first consult with a faculty member who is willing to serve as his/her Ph.D. Advisor.

Internal applicants are required to submit an online application via One.IU. Internal applicants are not required to pay another application fee.

Internal applicants should also submit:

• An IU transcript (original; self-printed copies are not accepted)
• Two letters of recommendation, normally from MELC or IU faculty, including one faculty member who agrees to serve as the student’s Ph.D. Advisor.
• A statement of purpose consisting of 1-2 typed pages. This should explain the student’s field of specialization for the Ph.D., how training up to this point has prepared him/her for advanced study, and what program of study he/she intends to pursue.

The deadline for internal Ph.D. applications for Fall 2024 is December 15, 2024.

A total of 75 credit hours of qualified coursework (including up to 30 hours of MA transferred coursework) in MELC and related departments approved by the student’s Ph.D. Advisor and the MELC DGS are required for the Ph.D. in MELC. The student’s curriculum should focus on a major disciplinary field and two minor MELC fields, and these will serve as the basis for the Ph.D. qualifying examination.

An additional 15 credit hours are needed to reach the IU requirement of 90 credit hours for the Ph.D. These may be in actual graduate coursework or in Ph.D. thesis hours (M810).

Admission Requirements

BA in an appropriate field with at least a 3.0 GPA

International students: 79 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS

Students entering with a BA who are not native speakers of their intended major language should have already studied at least two years of their intended major language.

Students entering with an MA who are not native speakers of their intended major language should have already studied at least three years of their intended major language.

Students may also demonstrate language proficiency by examination in MELC or in the appropriate language department (in the case of Persian, Turkish or other Middle Eastern Languages). Any other exceptions must be approved by the Department Chair.

Degree Requirements

The Ph.D. requires a total of 90 credits, with at least 75 credits of classwork (including up to 30 hours transferred from a previous MA if a student is admitted to the MELC Ph.D. program with a relevant MA degree, or from relevant graduate coursework that has not been applied to any degree). The remaining 15 credits are normally satisfied with dissertation research credits (MELC- M810). With approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and the Chair of the student’s advisory committee, students may take more than 75 credits of classwork, but they must take at least 3 credits of dissertation research so that their dissertation may be graded. Courses in the student’s first year will normally be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies. By the end of the student’s first year of study, the student must have formed an advisory committee. For subsequent years of study, the Chair of the advisory committee will approve the student’s courses before  enrollment. The following are specific requirements:

• Primary field: Students will select one of the following three MELC core areas as their primary field: Arabic Linguistics; Islamic Studies and Pre- Modern Middle Eastern Cultures; or the Modern Middle East.
• Secondary concentration: Students will select a secondary concentration from among the following four MELC core areas: Arabic Linguistics; Islamic Studies and Pre-Modern Middle Eastern Cultures; Modern Middle East; Pre-Islamic North Africa and East Mediterranean Studies. Students will take at least four courses in this secondary concentration (four courses, 12 credits).
• MELC distribution courses: Students will take at least two courses in each of the remaining MELC core areas other than their primary field and their secondary concentration (four courses, 12 credits).

Outside Ph.D. Minor

Ph.D. students are required to complete at least one minor in a field outside of MELC but related to their Ph.D. program, usually to acquire disciplinary credentials. Requirements for the outside minor are determined by the outside department; most departments require four courses (12 credits) to complete a minor. That department has the right to participate in the student’s oral exams, to approve of the student’s candidacy, and to be represented on the student’s dissertation research committee. Students should consult their outside minor advisor or DGS as well as the University Graduate School Bulletin for additional information.

Language and Pedagogy Requirements

Three non-English languages are required: a major MELC language, a minor MELC language, and a modern research language.

The primary field's credit requirement is variable. It encompasses all credits earned, excluding those taken to fulfil other requirements.

• Major Middle Eastern language (normally Arabic; Persian or Turkish also available): Non-native speakers must demonstrate proficiency in their major Middle Eastern language equivalent to the sixth year of study. This requirement may be satisfied by coursework, passing a proficiency examination, or a combination of the two. Native speakers must write at least two substantial research papers (about 25 pages or more) in which the majority of their sources are in the major language.
• Secondary Middle Eastern language (normally Persian or Turkish; other options include Hebrew, Kurdish and Ancient Egyptian): Students must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to the second year of study. This requirement may be satisfied by coursework, passing a proficiency examination, or a combination of the two.
• European research language (normally French or German; another relevant European language may be substituted by departmental permission): By the end of their second year of study, students must pass the BEST proficiency test or pass the second semester of the appropriate graduate student reading course in the selected research language.
• Arabic pedagogy requirement: All students focusing on Arabic and Islamic Studies will take MELC-M 698, “Introduction to Arabic Pedagogy.” This course may be used to fulfill the Primary Field, Secondary Concentration, or MELC distribution requirements.

Please Note:  Graduate language reading course in French, German, Spanish, etc., do not count towards the credit hours required for a MELC graduate degree.

For students who begin their program with a high level of proficiency in their major or minor language (whether attained through previous instruction or because they are native speakers), the language should be satisfied by seminars or research courses with substantial content in the major language, to be approved by the MELC Director of Graduate Studies and documented in writing by the course instructor.

MA Students Joining the Ph.D. Program

Second year exams for students entering without an MA: Students entering the Ph.D. program without having previously been awarded an MA will take examinations in two fields of Middle Eastern history and in their major language (at least fourth year proficiency) at the end of their second year of study, and will submit a thesis of at least 50 pages on a topic approved by the Chair of their advisory committee, which they should have formed by the end of their first year of study as described above. This thesis may be an expanded version of a paper submitted for one of their MELC courses. Students must receive a grade of at least B on each of their exams and on their thesis to be approved to continue on to the Ph.D. If desired, students approved to continue on to the Ph.D. may apply for the conferral of an MA. Students receiving a C or D on any of their exams or on their thesis will be approved to receive a terminal MA and but will be dismissed from the program. Students receiving an F on any of their exams or on their thesis  will be dismissed from the program without receiving a terminal MA.

Students entering with an MA: Students who are admitted to the MELC Ph.D. program having previously earned an MA in an appropriate preparatory field may transfer up to 30 credits of graduate coursework from their previous institution, and apply those credits to the Ph.D. with the approval of their Advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies. The Advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies will determine which of the above requirements may be partly or fully met by this previous coursework, and which requirements must still be partly or completely met by courses taken at Indiana University. Students who have already earned an MA before admission into the Ph.D. program will not be required to take second-year exams or submit a thesis.

Applying for a Double MA or Ph.D. Major in MELC

Current graduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences departments, or other schools at IUB, who want to pursue a double major in MELC are required to:

• Meet with the DGS of your current department to discuss the feasibility/advisability of a double major degree
• Meet with the MELC DGS
• Submit online admission application. All IU students, including international students, applying to another department at IU are considered domestic applicants or admission purposes and therefore must complete a new application for admission to the second degree program.
• Include in the statement of purpose your reasons for pursuing a double degree, and for Ph.D. students, indicate which MELC faculty member(s) would serve as your MELC Advisor and committee members.
• You may reuse your original TOEFL scores and original letters of recommendation if they are still valid, but you should have at least one letter from an IU faculty member in your current department and one from a MELC faculty member if you have taken MELC courses.
• >Applications submitted by December 15 th are guaranteed to receive full consideration for financial aid in the coming fall semester.
• Once admitted, double Ph.D. students must complete an Advisory Committee form for the double Ph.D. Please consult the HLS Graduate Office for information.

Ph.D. Advisory Committee

In consultation with his/her Ph.D. Advisor, each student should form a Ph.D. Advisory Committee by the end of the first year of Ph.D. study. This committee normally consists of the Ph.D. Advisor (normally responsible for the student’s major MELC field), two other MELC faculty members, and a representative from the student’s outside Ph.D. minor field (if the student is pursuing more than one outside minor, a representative from each outside minor field). In no case shall the committee consist of fewer than two different MELC faculty members in addition to the minor field representatives.

Once the student has formed the committee, the committee members must be approved by the College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Division. Students may obtain this approval by going to the College of Arts and Sciences Student Portal website and choosing “Appointment of Doctoral Advisory Committee.”

Ph.D. Qualifying Exams

Upon completion of their coursework, students will take written qualifying examinations. The oral examination must be taken within four weeks of the written examinations.

This exam should be taken when the student has completed all coursework and language requirements, but no later than seven years after the earliest coursework the student intends to count towards the degree. Exam dates will not be approved until all grades of incomplete have been cleared and all transfer credits have been processed.

Students will be examined on one major and two minor MELC fields. The three fields should be approved by the DGS. In consultation with their advisory committee Chair and the members of their examination committee, Ph.D. students may choose to complete their qualifying examinations in one of three ways: (1) students may take one four-hour exam in their major field, and one three-hour exam in each of their minor MELC fields, to be taken during a single two-day exam period; (2) Students may sit the exams as take-home exams, and take up to three days to complete their major field exam, and up to two days to complete each of their minor field exams; (3) Students may write research papers on subjects corresponding to their major and minor fields; they will have up to one month to complete these research papers. Upon successful completion of the written examinations, a student will take the oral examination within four weeks of the written examination. These examinations may be retaken once in whole or in part at the discretion of the examination committee. The minor department may choose to give an exam.

The exam questions are provided by the faculty members on the student’s advisory committee, and no single committee member may provide questions for more than two exam segments.

The oral qualifying examination is to be held not less than one week and not more than four weeks after the written exams. The date of the oral exam is the one used for determining the seven-year periods for currency of courses and for completion of the dissertation. At least three MELC faculty members, including all who have provided written exam questions, must be present and participate in the oral examinations. If only two MELC faculty members have served on the advisory committee and provided written exam questions, a third member will be appointed by the DGS or department Chair to read the written exams and participate in the oral examination and assessment.

For the outside minor fields, students should check with the department(s) offering the minor(s) to ascertain whether any examinations or other final projects are required. If there is a written minor field examination in the outside department, MELC does not require that the examination be taken during the same days as the MELC exams. Whether or not there is a written minor field exam, the minor field department may have a representative present at and participating in the oral qualifying exam, if it so desires.

At least one semester prior to taking the exams, students should meet with all members of their advisory committee to confirm which faculty member will provide questions for each of the three exam fields, and to agree on exam dates and reading lists. Exam dates and reading lists must be turned in to the HLS Graduate Office at least 60 days prior to the exam dates proposed by submitting the HLS Doctoral Qualifying Examination Form .

All three MELC faculty members present at the oral exams, as well as any minor field representatives who have participated, shall read all segments of the written exam, and participate in the exam assessment. Faculty members who provided written exam questions will contribute a written evaluation and assign a grade of High Pass, Pass, or Fail for each exam segment they provided. The remaining faculty member(s) will not assign any grades but will read all exams and will submit a brief (one-paragraph) evaluation endorsing the results.

Ph.D. Candidacy

When all language and course requirements have been fulfilled and after the examiners have certified that the qualifying examinations have been passed, the Department shall submit a Nomination to Candidacy form to the Graduate School. Upon approval of the Dean, the Graduate School will award the student a Certificate of Candidacy. The date of admission to candidacy is the date of completion of the qualifying exams. Ph.D. Candidacy is valid for 7 years from the date of your passed qualifying exam.

The Nomination to Candidacy form can be found at the University Graduate School’s ONE.IU. The eDoc can be found by searching the One.iu.edu. At the time of submission, an Excel doc outlining your course history, course number and name, credit hours, grade, and use (contact [email protected] with questions). The student will need to initiate the document for the department to submit to the  GSB for approval.

Continued Enrollment

Students are required to enroll for at least one hour of credit each fall and spring semester until they complete their degree or until their candidacy expires seven years from the date of their qualifying examination. If students fail to register for one or more semesters, they will be required to register retroactively before their degree will be granted. This involves paying applicable tuition and a $250.00 retroactive fee for each semester. If candidacy expires, student status will be suspended, and registration will not be allowed until candidacy has been reinstated according to the Graduate School Bloomington procedures. Once reinstated, the student must again register for each fall and spring semester until completion of the degree or until candidacy lapses after three years. Failure to meet these requirements will automatically terminate the student’s enrollment in the degree program. A candidate who will be graduated in June, July, or August of any year must enroll in a minimum of one credit hour as described above in either the current or the immediately preceding summer session. (See the Graduate School Bloomington Bulletin).

International Ph.D. candidates who have completed their coursework requirements and are ABD will be required to enroll as a full-time student each semester, at the beginning of the semester (retroactive enrollment is not possible owing to F-1 status requirements). Full-time enrollment can be one credit hour of dissertation research, 6 credit hours of G901, or other enrollment as required for other purposes (e.g. students with an SAA may be required to enroll in 6 or more credits per semester). Additional information for international student enrollment requirements can be found on the OIS website.

Qualifications for Registering in G901

G901 fulfills the continuous enrollment requirement at minimal cost. These conditions apply :

• Student must have completed 90 credit hours or more of graduate coursework.
• Student must have attained candidacy.
• Student must not be enrolled in any other classes.
• Student must not have already enrolled in six semesters of G901.

Ph.D. Research Committee

The Research Committee is appointed after the completion of the qualifying examinations. It may or may not be the same as the Ph.D. Advisory Committee. The Ph.D. Advisor assists the student in selecting a dissertation research committee. The committee must include a committee chair  (normally the Ph.D. Advisor, and the student’s primary mentor for the dissertation), two additional members of the MELC faculty, and a representative from each outside Ph.D. minor department. Occasionally, an appropriate specialist from outside the University can be included in the committee.

Candidates choose their dissertation chair and dissertation committee in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies. The committee is usually composed of four or five faculty members, all of whom must be members of the Graduate Faculty. The dissertation chair must also have the endorsement to direct dissertation, and the rest of the committee must be regular graduate faculty members. The committee must include a representative from the student’s minor (or from each minor if more than one) unless a waiver to that effect has been obtained from the respective department. The membership of the research committee and the dissertation prospectus must be approved by the Graduate School Bloomington at least six months before the defense of the dissertation. The Graduate School Bulletin lists the individuals who have been appointed to membership in the Graduate School faculty; on specific regulations concerning the composition of the dissertation committee, consult the Graduate School Bloomington Bulletin. Refer to the lists of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Faculty and Adjunct Faculty for scholarly resources available for Ph.D. dissertation committees.

Committee members who, because of absence or illness, are unable to continue serving on the candidate’s committee will inform the director so that a suitable replacement can be named by the Department Chair, after consultation with the candidate.

The Nomination of Research Committee for the Ph.D. form must be completed, signed, and submitted to the Graduate School Bloomington for approval. The Nomination of Research Committee for the Ph.D. can be found here .

Lapse of Candidacy and Reinstatement

The student must submit and have received acceptance of his or her dissertation within seven years after passing the qualifying examination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the termination of candidacy and of the student’s enrollment in the degree department. Any student whose candidacy lapses will be required to apply to the Graduate School for reinstatement before further work toward the degree may formally be done.

Termination of Enrollment in the Doctoral Program

If a doctoral student fails the written qualifying examinations twice, fails the oral qualifying exam twice, falls below a 3.5 average, or fails to complete the written and oral examinations by the end of the approved length of time, the director of graduate studies, in consultation with the research committee, can initiate steps to terminate the student’s enrollment in the program.

The Dissertation

A dissertation is required and is graded under M810 and G901. The number of credits granted under M810 often varies since the credits should bring the student’s total hours to 90. Only one credit hour of M810 or G901 is required for acceptance of the dissertation; no more than 15 credits hours of dissertation research may be included in the minimum of 90 credit hours required for the doctoral degree. The grade of “R” is automatically awarded for work on the dissertation until it is defended and accepted.

Besides being a contribution to scholarship, the dissertation represents the culmination of the student’s course work. Translations are normally not acceptable projects for dissertation. In line with current Graduate

School policy, no dissertation may be published prior to its formal acceptance by the committee in charge; however, portions of a dissertation-in-progress may be submitted for publication with the permission of the committee.

A dissertation proposal should be presented to the student’s dissertation director shortly after admission to candidacy. It should be three to five pages in length (excluding bibliography) and include the following elements:

• Title of dissertation
• Description of topic
• The rationale behind the choice of topic, and the anticipated contribution of the proposed research to knowledge
• Current state of research on the topic and basic bibliography
• Method and plan of work, including the general approach

The above elements should be presented in narrative form. The proposal need not present the actual arrangement of chapters, although in some cases this may be feasible and desirable. Students doing a dual Ph.D. with another department should be aware that that department may have specific requirements for the format and/or defense of the dissertation proposal.

Once the director has signed it, the proposal will be sent to the Department Chair for approval of the topic and the composition of the committee. Upon approving the proposal, the Chair will routinely ask the dissertation director to convene a meeting of the candidate and the dissertation committee for a detailed discussion of the project.

Candidates are advised to consult with their dissertation committee chair concerning all procedures to be followed in preparing the dissertation. Early involvement of all members of the committee in the ongoing work is strongly recommended. All members are required to submit reader’s reports.

It is recommended that students use the most recent edition of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers unless the dissertation committee suggests the use of another manual more appropriate to the subject matter. The following website,  Guide to Preparation of Thesis and Dissertations , will provide additional information.

Dissertation Defense

The dissertation defense is an oral examination held after the dissertation has been completed but before it has been bound. The student must arrange the time and date of this defense with the dissertation director and the members of his or her committee at least five weeks in advance. Any member of the Graduate School faculty at Indiana University may attend the defense, as well as interested graduate students.

An announcement of the defense of no less than 150 words must be submitted to the Graduate School Bloomington. The Dissertation Defense Announcement is submitted through the IU Graduate School Bloomington (GSB) ONE.IU portal. The announcement should be informative and contain a brief statement of the principal results and conclusions. The announcement edoc must be received by the IU Graduate School Bloomington at least 30 days prior to your defense. To accommodate this timeline, please submit the eDoc no later than 45 days before your defense date.

While committee members should not place inordinate constraints on their availability, the student also bears responsibility for considering the time limitation of the faculty. We discourage holding defenses during breaks when faculty and students would be unable to attend. Similarly, students should plan appropriately if they are aware their committee members have summer research obligations or are on appointments that do

not require them to be on campus during the summer. All doctoral defenses should be held on the campus in which the degree is awarded.

Submitting the Dissertation

All candidates must fulfill the following requirements, regardless of the chosen submission method.

• You must defend your dissertation publicly.
• You’ll need to decide if you want to register your copyright. Copyright registration is optional, and the fee is $75 through ProQuest. You should pay the fee directly to ProQuest electronically.

For more information contact the Doctoral Recorder, Shelly Oberdier at [email protected] .

You must also submit the Defense Signatures e-doc, located on the Graduate School Bloomington One. IU task page. For more information regarding submitting your dissertation and formatting requirements, please visit the Graduate School Bloomington website regarding Theses and Dissertations .

Electronic Submission

You may submit your dissertation online through ProQuest. Make sure you read all submission instructions before attempting to submit through ProQuest. The link to the submission page can be found on the Graduate School Bloomington website.

Once at the site, select “Submit my dissertation/thesis,” and follow the instructions. When creating your account, enter the email address you use most. Once you’ve completed the final step, you will receive an email confirming your submission. You’ll learn by email whether your dissertation requires any formatting changes within about a week. If so, the email you receive will contain instructions for making these.

• Timeline for Graduation
• Submission page, which discusses, submitting dissertations
• Degree deadlines page
• Dissertation formatting page

Ph.D. Requirements

If applicable, the student should request the Department to apply for Transfer of Graduate Credit before taking the qualifying examinations. The qualifying examinations must be passed at least 8 months before the degree can be awarded. The student must initiate the Nomination to Candidacy form after the student passes the qualifying examination. The department will submit the form to the Graduate School Bloomington for approval.

The Nomination to Research Committee for must be approved by the Graduate School Bloomington at least 6 months before the defense of the dissertation.

At least 30 days prior to the scheduled defense of the dissertation, the candidate must submit to the Graduate School Bloomington and the Department a defense announcement using the UGS ONE.IU or following the link provided.

Please Note: By this point, student must have completed a total of 90 applicable credit hours (excluding G901) before the degree can be awarded.

The student must defend their dissertation and submit the Defense Signature Collection edoc to the Graduate School Bloomington office and submit the completed dissertation to ProQuest within exactly seven years of passing the qualifying examination. Any formatting changes, grade changes, etc. can be completed after the candidacy expires. This requirement is rigorously enforced.

Degrees are granted monthly. See dissertation submission deadlines .

Students who have passed the qualifying examination must enroll each semester thereafter (excluding summer sessions unless the student is to graduate in June, July, or August). Candidates graduating during these months must enroll in one hour of credit in the current or immediately preceding summer session.

Please see the checklist of important milestones for the Ph.D.

Please Note: Should the Graduate School Recorder discover any problems, degree conferral may be postponed.

Two to three months after the degree is conferred diplomas are mailed to the student’s permanent address by the Office of the Registrar. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that the Office of the Registrar has the proper address on file

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The doctor of philosophy.

The Doctor of Philosophy allows students to study under premier evangelical scholars who have authored numerous significant works in their respective fields and are eager to train the next generation of Christian scholars. Students engage in cutting-edge research that advances theological understanding for the sake of the church and the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

The PhD program requires a minimum of three academic years for completion: two-years of coursework prior to the dissertation stage and one full year for dissertation work. The heart of the PhD program is a full year of mentoring by a faculty member that focuses on specialized research, study, and formation. This Mentorship blends the traditional seminary model of generalization and seminar work with the more individualized model of specialization and research. PhD students are part of a community of scholars during their time in the program

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PhD Biblical Studies

Phd christian counseling, phd christian leadership, phd historical theology, phd missiology, phd new testament, phd old testament, phd pastoral theology, phd philosophy of religion, phd preaching, phd systematic theology, phd theological studies, phd theology & worship, more information.

Admission to the program is competitive. The following prerequisites for admission are for self-screening purposes and only establish the opportunity to apply to the PhD program.

Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the following core courses or their equivalents:

• New Testament I, II (6hrs.)
• Old Testament I, II (6hrs.)
• Greek I, II (6-9hrs.)*
• Hebrew I, II (6-9hrs.)*
• Doctrine Survey I, II (6hrs.)
• Church History I, II (3-6hrs.)**
• Hermeneutics (3hrs.)
• Baptist History (3hrs.)***

*Biblical language expectations depend on applicant’s given area of study

**Applicants must have studied the Patristic, Medieval, Reformation and Modern eras.

***Baptist History is required for applicants pursuing Historical Theology

Competitive applications demonstrate a further specialization in their desired area of study. It is the student’s responsibility to distinguish himself or herself in the following areas:

• Approved MDiv or research MA*
• GPA (3.5 and above)
• Writing sample (4-6k words including footnotes)
• Personal Statement
• Major Professor Evaluation

*Approved Master of Divinity degree or research Master of Arts degree are the same field in which one wishes to pursue doctoral studies as long as that degree and its prerequisites meet MDiv equivalence. Typically, SEBTS research master’s degrees meet this requirement.

Fill out the Application

• All application materials need to be received by our office at least 90 days prior to your desired enrollment semester. This means all transcripts, recommendations, and other required materials must be submitted by this time in order to guarantee an acceptance decision before your desired enrollment date.
• Your entire application will be presented to the PhD Committee to evaluate. You can expect an admissions decision within 4-5 weeks.

Pay program fees and complete New Student Orientation

• If the PhD Committee approves your application, you will be given an admissions decision. At that point, you will need to pay the non-refundable program fee, complete any outstanding leveling work, and complete the online New Student Orientation.

Further Academic Enrichment

Integrative colloquia.

Our integrative colloquium classes offer our students the chance to hear from top researchers and writers in the areas of Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, and Applied Theology. Students will participate in lectures and readings from various fields that impact their own field of study. Watch from the library of talks .

Who Will Teach Me?

Charles L. Quarles

Benjamin L. Merkle

Steven A. McKinion

Stephen B. Eccher

Contact the Office of PhD Studies

Office Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Writing sample, what is the committee looking for in my writing sample.

We ask applicants to submit a 4,000 – 6,000 words (including footnotes), thesis driven writing sample.

• This sample should have been written at the graduate level of study.
• We prefer the paper to be in your chosen area of study.
• We are looking for papers that demonstrate a proper use of primary and secondary sources, and display research and argumentation suitable for PhD level studies.

Does my writing sample have to be previously graded?

It does not, though, if you do use a previously graded paper, be sure to incorporate your professor’s feedback into your final draft.

What if my best writing sample is greater than 6,000 words?

We encourage you to edit the paper down to try to get under 6,000 words. We don’t actually count the number of words, but if we notice that your writing sample is more pages than it should be, we’ll ask you to submit a different sample.

May I use just a chapter from my thesis then for my writing sample?

You may be able to do so, but it will take some effort on your part as we require a stand-alone paper that has a thesis, clear argumentation, and a conclusion. Typically pulling a chapter from your thesis will not meet all those requirements because you refer to earlier arguments or push others off until later which your paper judge won’t be able to see.

Transcripts

What transcripts are required.

Official transcripts from ALL schools that you have previously attended post high school are required.

Does that mean if I have an MBA, a M.Ed., a law degree or another degree that is not theologically related that I need to request that transcript be sent also?

Yes, it does.

Why are transcripts required?

Besides being an accreditation requirement, transcripts are required so that we may confirm that you have the coursework necessary to be successful in our program, and that you will be able to handle the rigor of doctoral level work.

What is MDiv Equivalency?

To meet MDiv Equivalency, applicants must have completed 60 credit hours of study with at least 49 credit hours completed at the graduate level. In addition, the following courses must be completed.

• NT Survey I, II (6hrs.) ​​Doctrine Survey I, II (6hrs.)
• OT Survey I, II (6hrs.) ​​Church History I, II (3-6hrs.)**
• Greek I, II (6-9hrs.)* ​​Hermeneutics (3hrs.)
• Hebrew I, II (6-9hrs.)* ​Baptist History (3hrs.)***

*Biblical language expectations depend on applicant’s given Area of Study

***Baptist History is required for applicants pursuing Historical Theology and Theological Studies: Historical Theology

These courses can be completed at the undergraduate level. We will accept a maximum of 27 credit hours from the undergraduate level.

After that explanation, I am not sure whether I have all the coursework required? How can I check?

We are happy to look over your transcripts and evaluate them to confirm that you meet our MDiv Equivalency requirements. You can email unofficial transcripts to [email protected]

If I need additional coursework, do I have to stop the application process?

Every situation is unique. However, most applicants with 1-2 required courses can proceed through the application process while completing their leveling work.

Do I have to take the courses that I am missing from SEBTS?

You are welcome to take the coursework from any accredited institution.

Will my GPA from my undergraduate degree be considered?

No, we only look at all your “Graduate” level work to determine whether your GPA is 3.5 or above.

Will my MBA or other graduate degrees that have no theological coursework be considered in my overall GPA?

Yes, ALL graduate level work is considered when calculating an applicant’s GPA. We expect an applicant to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on ALL previous master’s level work.

What are my options if my GPA is too low?

If you just missed the mark but have required leveling work to complete, you may be able to bring your GPA up that way. If you don’t have required leveling work, or your GPA is far below the 3.5 mark, we recommend pursuing the ThM program as a way of continuing into PhD work.

Can I submit my application before finishing my current degree?

Yes, you can send us an unofficial transcript for the admissions process. If you are admitted to the program, you will be granted an acceptance that is contingent on the completion of your current degree. Once your degree is conferred, please request an official transcript to be forwarded to us.

NOTE: It take several weeks after graduation for transcripts to show the degree was conferred. So, confirm that the institution has had time to confer the degree on your transcript before requesting it be sent to us.

Where do I submit my transcripts?

Please submit official transcripts directly to the Office of PhD Studies. If your institution sends transcripts electronically, please have them sent to [email protected] .

What is the address of the PhD office?

Office of PhD Studies SEBTS: Carson Hall 204 P.O. Box 1889 244 N. Wingate Street Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889

Major Professor

What is the role of the major professor.

Your Major Professor will serve as a guide throughout your entire doctoral experience. Alongside the Office of PhD Studies, your Major Professor will provide assistance as to which seminars to register for and aid in determining the research language(s) you will need to show proficiency in. During the year of mentorship, the professor will meet with you on a regular basis to help fill gaps in your knowledge, prepare you for comprehensive exams, and preparing a prospectus. They will continue to guide you through to the completion of your dissertation.

How do you choose a Major Professor? How do I find out who may serve in that role?

Choosing a Major Professor is your responsibility and something that should not be taken lightly. The professor you choose is somebody you will be working with during your entire time in the doctoral program. You are welcome to talk with us in the office and we will make suggestions as to who may serve in that role. Professors enjoy hearing from applicants such as yourself and typically want to set up a time where you can either have a phone conversation or talk over Zoom or Teams.

Once a Major Professor agrees to serve in that role, what are the next steps?

Once you have determined who you wish to work with and the professor has agreed, you will be able to enter the professor’s name in the application and send him/her the Major Professor Evaluation to complete. When the professor completes the form, then we know that you all have spoken, and he/she is willing to work with you if you are accepted.

References and Recommendations

How many personal references are required.

There are a total of 5 personal references (2 academic references, 1 pastor reference, and 2 character references).

Who can serve as my academic references?

Professors who can provide information regarding your ability to do high level academic research. It is suggested that one of the academic references be from a professor in the area of study you are pursuing. Your Major Professor MAY NOT serve as an academic reference.

I have been out of school for a long time, and I am not sure any of my previous professors would remember me. Who do I ask in this case? We suggest that you select individuals that know how you respond in an academic type setting. Once you arrive at a few individuals, we would ask that you email or call us so that we can talk about your choices, prior to you requesting they complete the reference.

Who can serve as a pastor reference?

Any non-family member who serves as your pastor and who has known you for at least 1 year. If you currently serve as pastor of a church, we ask that if the church has other pastors on staff, that one of them complete this form on your behalf. If you are the only pastor on staff, then choose a pastor to complete the form whom you consider to be a mentor, whether formally or informally.

Who can serve as character references?

Any non-family member who has known you for at least 2 years.

Recommendations

What is the church recommendation and who should i ask to complete this form.

The Church Recommendation confirms that the church you entered is where your current membership is held. The form also asks whether your church cooperates and is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). This form can be completed by the pastor, but oftentimes an Administrative Assistant, Church Clerk or Church Secretary completes this form.

Who completes the Major Professor Evaluation?

You will need to select a Major Professor, a professor from SEBTS who will work alongside you as you move through our program. You will need to meet with and get a tentative agreement from a potential Major Professor before you enter their information on your application.

How do I find a professor to serve in the role of Major Professor if I am not attending SEBTS?

If you are looking for someone to serve as your Major Professor and do not know where to begin, we provide a Major Professor Directory upon request. The directory lists professors who can serve in that role, what areas of study they can oversee, what their areas of expertise are and how to contact them. They enjoy hearing from applicants such as yourself and typically set up a time where you can either have a phone conversation or talk over Zoom or Teams.

Can my Major Professor also serve as an Academic Reference?

Your Major Professor may NOT serve as one of your academic references. Major Professors are required to complete a separate evaluation that serves as their recommendation.

What should my spouse include in their statement?

Your spouse should write about 250 words. It should include a testimony of your spouse’s conversion experience and sincere commitment to Jesus Christ, and a statement of his/her commitment to support you in the pursuit of your studies.

International Students

International students must complete two different application processes, one academic and one legal. Academically, acceptance is based on the admissions portfolio (i.e. application, references, TOEFL exam, etc.). Legally, acceptance is based on the result of the international paperwork (i.e. visa, I-20, etc.). An international student must be accepted academically AND legally before he/she will receive a student visa and a formal letter officially accepting him/her into the Ph.D. program as an international student. In addition, international students are required to pay a deposit before being issued an I-20. The deposit is currently $2,500 for a single student and $3,500 for a married student.

Application Inquiries

All inquiries concerning applications to the PhD program may be emailed to the office coordinator at [email protected] .

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Program Description

Academic goals.

The Graduate Program in the Department of Philosophy aims to produce scholars who are able to do independent research in philosophy and have critical and rational intellectual thought through studying Eastern and Western philosophy and theoretical and practical philosophy.

Fields of Study

Asian Philosophy Western Philosophy

Degree Requirements

• 1)Master's and Ph.D. candidates in the Eastern Philosophy track must complete for credit at least one course from each of the respective four subject areas: Confucian Philosophy _ Taoist Philosophy _ Indian/Buddhist Philosophy _ Korean Philosophy
• 2)Master's and Ph.D. candidates in the Western Philosophy track must complete for credit at least one course from each of the respective three subject areas: (1)History of Philosophy Ancient Western Philosophy _ Study of Ancient Western Philosophy I, II, or III _ Seminar in European Medieval Philosophy _ Seminar in Continental Rationalism _ Seminar in British Empiricism _ German Classical Philosophy _ Seminar in Ancient Western Philosophy I or II _ 19th Century European Philosophy _ Contemporary European Philosophy _ Contemporary Anglo- American Philosophy _ Seminar in History of Western Philosophy I or II (2)Theoretical Philosophy Epistemology _ Study of Epistemology _ Philosophy of Science _ Metaphysics _ Seminar in Philosophy of Science _ Study of Hermeneutics _ Study of Phenomenology _ Study of Philosophy of Language _ Study of Philosophy of Mind _ Seminar in Contemporary Epistemology _ Seminar in Contemporary Ontology _ Study of Theoretical Philosophy I or II _ Intensive Reading in Theoretical Philosophy I or II _ Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy of Mind _ Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy of Language _ Modern Logic _ Seminar in Logic I or II _ Study of Philosophy of Logic _ Study of Philosophy of Mathematics _ History of Logic _ Modal Logic _ Study of Methodologies in Western Philosophy (3)Practical Philosophy Ethics _ Philosophy of History _ Philosophical Anthropology _ Seminar in Ethics _ Study of Philosophy of Religion _ Study of Philosophy of History _ Study of Pragmatism _ Study of Marxist Philosophy _ Study of Philosophy of Art _ Study of Social Philosophy _ Philosophy of Politics _ Philosophy of Law _ Seminar in Philosophy of Life _ Seminar in Existential Philosophy _ Comparative Study of Philosophical Schools _ Study of Practical Philosophy I or II _ Intensive Reading in Practical Philosophy I or II
• 3)Consultation with the course professor and the departmental chair is required to determine to which subject area any course offered by the Department that is not listed in the four subject areas will belong.
• 4)Mater's and Ph.D. candidates in Eastern Philosophy must take for credit at least one course (minimum 3 units) from the Western Philosophy track, and Ph.D. candidates in Western Philosophy track must take for credit at least one course from the Eastern Philosophy track (minimum 3 units).
• 5)Substitutability of relevant courses offered in other departments can only be determined after consultation with Department supervisors.
• Course Registration Guidance: Master's and Ph.D. candidates must seek guidance from their advising professor before registering for course and the advisors must supervise that the candidate is taking appropriate course work.

• 2) In addition to the above list, designation of additional courses could be determined by the tutor professor. For example, professor of Western ancient Philosophy can determine Greek, Latin or Greek mythology and tragedy.

Qualifying Examination

• - Area1:Korean Neo-Confucianism; Korean Silhak(Practical Learning)
• - Area2:The Hundred Schools; Song-Ming Confucianism
• - Area3:Indian Buddhism(Pre-modern); Eastern Asian Buddhism(Modern and Pre-modern)
• - Area4:Taoism
• - Area1:Logic
• - Area2:Ancient and Medieval Western Philosophy; Modern Western Philosophy
• - Area3:Contemporary European Philosophy; Contemporary Anglo-American Philosophy
• - Area4:Epistemology; Ethics
• In principle, two professors would submit questions for each written examination.
• Professors can assign texts from which the examination questions from depending on the respective professor's requirements.
• Ph.D. dissertation cannot be submitted for review in the same semester that the candidate seats for the written examinations.
• Students should obtain permission from his or her academic advisor to take the comprehensive examination. Students are not allowed to register examinations more than required in number.

Dissertation Requirements

• 1)Intended February graduation: September 1st of the previous year
• 2)Intended August graduation: March 1st of the same year
• 1)The candidate must have at least one papers published in the registered(or candidated) journals in National Research Foundation of Korea or in the international journals(A&HCI or its equivalents).

(1)Intended February graduation:June 1st of the previous year (2)Intended August graduation:December 1st of the previous year

• Preliminary Review Within one week after receipt of the application for review of the dissertation, the graduate representative of the department will consult with the candidate's advising professor to form a review board composed of three professors so that the review process can proceed post-haste(Before this can take the dean of the graduate school must confer with the Department supervisors to determine all the candidate's documents are in order and that the candidate has fulfilled all the graduate school's and department's requirements).
• Dissertation Review Committee 2/3 of the preliminary review board must approve the dissertation before it can be submitted to the graduate school's dissertation review committee. Procedures and regulations of the graduate school division will apply for the dissertation review committee.

English _ German _ French _ Greek _ Classical Chinese _ Chinese _ Others approved by the Department

1. Section 3 in the Degree Requirements applies to candidates admitted from the spring semester of 2016. After Sep. 2nd, 2013, the Qualifying Examination Rules will be applied to all students regardless of the date of admission. After Mar. 1st, 2014, the section 2 in the Dissertation Requirements will be applied to all students regardless of the date of admission.

2. Complications due to changes in Degree Requirements will be conferred to by Department supervisors to determine the appropriate course of action. In certain major cases, a conference of the Department's professors will be called to ascertain the appropriate course of action.

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PhD Program Overview

Academic mission.

The PhD Program in Philosophy offers an intensive course of study in preparation for a career as a scholar and teacher of philosophy. The program in particular consists of four major components. (1) Completing coursework in the three main areas of contemporary philosophy and in the history of philosophy. (2) Participating in a paper revision workshop, in which students significantly revise an essay originally written for a seminar in consultation with faculty and other students. (3) Defining an intellectual project and writing the PhD dissertation under the direction of a faculty committee. (4) Teaching as assistants in faculty-taught lecture courses and then as lecturers in stand-alone tutorials and small courses. In addition to these major components, students and faculty also participate in a variety of workshops and reading groups in which students present their own work for criticism by their peers and faculty. Throughout the PhD program, students and faculty join together in a continuous, rich philosophical dialogue. And faculty also support that dialogue and students’ intellectual work through advising, mentoring, ongoing academic evaluations, and canny career advice.

Note: The PhD Program in Philosophy is the only graduate program to which the Department of Philosophy admits students; those students interested in a masters degree can apply directly to the Masters of Arts Program in the Humanities ( MAPH ). This is a standalone program in the Division of Humanities within which students can take a number of graduate courses in philosophy. Elsewhere on this site we have a more thorough explanation of how our faculty interests serve our MAPH students.

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Culture of the PhD Program

The PhD Program in Philosophy is intellectually inclusive, capacious in its research and teaching interests, and unusual in the extent and depth of the collective engagement with both the analytic and continental traditions. All programs now promote their interdisciplinarity, but we’ve been enjoying our wide range of philosophical interests for decades here at Chicago—thanks in part to the thorough integration of the interdisciplinary Council of Advanced Studies workshops into the PhD program and also to departmental colloquia, in which departmental and visiting faculty speak (and are challenged) on various philosophical issues. The department hums with free-flowing philosophical discussions among students and faculty occurring in seminars, workshops, colloquia, the hallways of Stuart Hall, and the Friday afternoon coffee hours in our Anscombe Library.

Socially, the department also tries to make sure that every student’s voice is heard in the running and shaping of the department and its PhD program. There are always two elected graduate student representatives who help keep channels of communication open and flowing in both directions between the departmental faculty and graduate student body, and faculty meet with students regularly about issues of concern. The department also has a faculty diversity liaison; a Diversity, Inclusivity, Climate, and Equity (DICE) Committee composed of departmental faculty and graduate students; and a graduate student outreach coordinator. We all work to ensure that the PhD program, courses, and the departmental culture feel welcome to students from all backgrounds. Here is  more information on DICE .

The Women in Philosophy (WIP) group organizes bi-quarterly social gatherings for graduate women in the department. Gatherings typically consist of dinners or brunches hosted at the home of one of our members. While the primary purpose of these gatherings has typically been that of socializing, they are also a space in which people should feel free to raise and discuss any issues pertaining to life in the department. These social events build solidarity and community for the women in our department, and in general there is a high level of cooperation and collaboration between graduate women in the department. Here is  more information on WIP .

The University of Chicago is situated in the heart of the South Side of Chicago, one of the country’s most culturally and intellectually rich cities . Life in Chicago is itself also inclusive: it’s a diverse, vibrant city with many social possibilities and livable—and strikingly affordable!—neighborhoods for students.

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Philosophy Major

• Why Study Philosophy?

Students of Philosophy are better prepared to meet the many challenges of our modern world. Our major is designed either as a stand-alone degree, or to be easily combined with another field of study. Philosophy is unique in that it teaches you skills which are transferrable and will enhance your ability to succeed in a wide variety of careers because the practice of Philosophy helps you master abilities that other majors simply do not teach, which are always in demand, and can help in all aspects of your life.

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Why Study Philosophy at Eastern?

The Philosophy major at Eastern incorporates interdisciplinarity, diversity, and versatility. It provides opportunities for the development of creative, responsible, critical and caring thinking through the study of Western and non-Western philosophical traditions. Students explore the interconnections between philosophy and other disciplines and learn to apply philosophical methodologies to complex problems of personal and social relevance. This program is ideal for students interested in law, public policy and journalism, and connects well with students majoring in Political Science, Psychology, Business, Communication, and Education.

Salary Potential

Median salary, College Professor

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Hands-on Learning

Internships

Philosophy majors intern with private legal firms as well as public legal agencies throughout Connecticut, while interns have also worked internationally in Liberia, Malta and Kenya.

The Philosophy program is associated with a number of different student organizations, each of which can enhance your learning and connect you with other students outside of the classroom.

Philosophy Club Pre-Law Society Human Rights Club

Philosophy Honors Society

Eastern Philosophy students will have the opportunity to earn membership in the Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honor Society.

Career Options

Students who pursue undergraduate degrees in Philosophy can have rewarding and successful careers in a variety of professional fields, including:

• Marketing and Public Relations
• Medical Professions
• Non-profit Agencies
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Successful Alumni

Graduates continue studying Philosophy at the master’s degree level or enroll in other graduate programs such as Law, Business, Education and Journalism.

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Eastern inducts hundreds into honor societies in spring 2024

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Two philosophy faculty members examined perspectives on the right to abortion in a panel discussion on Nov. 7. Professor Ana Funes-Maderey and Lecturer Matthew Rukgaber each presented a different perspective on why abortion should be legal. The event was presented by the Philosophy Program in partnership with the Human Rights and Philosophy Clubs.

Alumni Testimonials

Kyle Sorensen ’16

Philosophy major Kyle Sorensen recently received paralegal certification at Branford Hall Career Institute. “While philosophy is a field of study that trains students to think critically about issues, it is also a means to unexpected careers. Philosophy allows any student who studies rigorously to find alternative ways to engage with the world.”

Ryan Stevens ’22

Ryan is planning to become an attorney, and will be attending law school at Franklin Pierce University. “Eastern has prepared me with skills such as critical thinking and analytical reasoning, like my class in ’Logical Inquiry,’ which helped me on my LSAT. I can use those skills when speaking in front of a judge. The faculty have also been great; they are always there to help you,”

Bianca Little ’18

Bianca Little ’18 (philosophy) is pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at Liberty University School of Law. “Eastern is a great school to study philosophy because of the program coordinator’s infectious passion. Professor Ana Funes-Maderey makes the program interesting and relatable to every student. Under her direction, I grew to love philosophy more and more.”

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Doctor of Philosophy

SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

Program Snapshot

Prepare for more faithful service to the church or the academy.

With a combination of academic excellence and personal mentoring in an environment of confessional scholarship, Ph.D. students at Southern Seminary are trained to advance Christian scholarship for effective kingdom ministry.

3 Reasons to Study the Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty supervision.

One of the most influential components of the Ph.D. process is the mentorship and guidance that comes from a faculty supervisor. At Southern Seminary, not only will you be supervised by a member of our world-class faculty, but you will also be paired with your supervisor from day one.

Proven Excellence

Ph.D. graduates from Southern Seminary hold more teaching positions at ATS member schools than any other evangelical institution. Our graduates are presidents of seminaries, professors, and faithful church leaders around the world.

Scholarly Community

Doctoral studies are most impactful in a robust community like the one you will find at Southern Seminary. Our faculty, current students, and graduates create a community where the highest level of scholarship is cultivated both in and out of the classroom.

Available Concentrations

Southern Seminary offers one of the largest selections of Ph.D. concentrations among evangelical seminaries today.

• Christian Studies
• Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology
• Biblical Spirituality
• Biblical Studies
• Christian Apologetics
• Christian Missions
• Christian Philosophy
• Christian Preaching
• Christian Worship
• Christian Ethics and Public Theology
• Historical and Theological Studies
• Philosophy and Theological Studies
• World Religions

Residential

• Biblical Theology
• Church History and Historical Theology
• New Testament
• Old Testament
• Systematic Theology

Modular format allows students to study without relocating to Louisville.

Students will complete modular programs with trips to campus twice each year for doctoral seminars. Each seminar session will last two weeks. Travel to campus only required during the Ph.D. coursework stage.

Training at the forefront of Christian scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

The PhD in Christian Studies is offered fully online, and any concentration offered in a modular format does not require relocating to Louisville.

Winter seminars are typically held during the last week of November and the first week of December . Summer seminars are typically held during the second & third week of May each year.

Refer to the academic calendar for current year seminar dates.

If you do not have an M.Div. but you do have a M.A. or other masters-level divinity credit, you may submit a  doctoral equivalency evaluation  to the admissions office to find out if you qualify for SBTS PhD programs.*

• A minimum master’s level cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is expected.

During the application process you will indicate your preferred supervisor and be asked to describe your research interest but both can be subject to change until you are accepted and enrolled in the program.

During your faculty interview and during on-boarding to the program (if accepted) you will have the opportunity to discuss and receive advising on both your supervisor and your research topic.

Your final research area(s) will be determined in close consultation with and approval by your supervisor, this generally occurs during the coursework stage of your program.

Admissions for the Ph.D. program consists of:

Initial Application Submission

• All required materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline (see “Admissions” tab above for more information).

Entrance Exam and Interview

• Students who are believed to have a reasonable possibility of acceptance are invited to participate in entrance exams and faculty interviews.
• Exams and interviews are held remotely via Zoom (travel to campus not required) on the third friday of each month.
• For more information on Entrance Exams, click here .

The Ph.D. program is structured for 48 months (4 years). Students who take longer than four years will be assessed an additional $2,000 fee for each semester of extension beyond the four-year limit.

During the PhD student stage (coursework stage), students will complete eight seminars, usually five seminars in their major and three seminars that may be completed in any area.

Some concentrations, such as biblical studies, historical and theological studies, and philosophy and theological studies , will require four seminars in each of two separate areas. All students will take the four general education courses, four colloquia, and four installments of Prospectus Development.

In addition, students must demonstrate proficiency in two research languages (for School of Theology concentrations) or research methodology courses (for Billy Graham School concentrations).

All students must complete 2 research languages related to their dissertation research during the coursework stage of the PhD program. There are 3 options for completing these languages:

• Complete an online, video-based research language course offered by Southern Seminary (currently, Theological French and Theological Latin are offered).
• Self-study and complete a proficiency exam administered by the Research Doctoral Studies office during the semester.
• Complete a doctoral-level language course at another institution and have the transcript sent to SBTS after completion.

Admissions Prerequisites

To be considered for admission in our Ph.D. program we require the following for applications:

• For the PhD concentrations in Christian Apologetics, Christian Philosophy, Christian Ethics, Ethics and Public Theology, and Philosophy and Theological Studies, the 72 hours may consist of an M.A. or equivalent in the field (60 hours minimum in specific disciplines), with the addition of 12 credit hours in biblical languages
• For the PhD concentrations in Christian Worship, Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology, Leadership, Missions, Evangelism, and World Religions, an M.A. or equivalent in the field (60 hours minimum in specific disciplines) may be acceptable.
• For the PhD concentration in Christian Studies (online), a Master of Arts (minimum 60 credit hours) with at least 12 hours in biblical studies and at least 12 hours in systematic theology and/or church history is acceptable.
• Students requiring additional coursework may attend Southern Seminary as a “Doctoral Leveling Student” online or on-campus.
• International transcripts will require an official evaluation from a NACES approved organization (World Evaluation Services is preferred).

*For more information about our equivalency standards, leveling options, or to request an equivalency review based on your master’s level work, please email  [email protected] .

Application Requirements

• All applicants must receive a reference from the local church where they are a member. Family members may not complete this reference. If you are the pastor of your church, please select another church leader (associate pastor, elder, deacon, etc.) to complete the church recommendation.  Recommendation forms are automatically emailed to references via our online application.
• Two additional academic recommendations. We suggest that a professor or a business acquaintance who can speak to academic performance complete the 2 additional recommendations required for doctoral students.
• Transcription from the educational institution or institutions that conferred  any required degrees  should be submitted to the Admissions Office. Contact the registrar or academic records office of your previous institution(s). They may e-mail the transcripts (directly or via 3rd party such as Parchment) to [email protected] or mail copies to our physical address.  Transcripts must come directly from schools either electronically or in sealed/unopened envelopes.
• A graduate level research paper  in the same field to which the applicant is applying  must be submitted along with the application.  You may upload this research paper directly onto the application.
• $40 application fee –  paid after application submission.

Application Deadlines

All application materials must be received by:

September 1 – Spring matriculation

March 1 – Fall matriculation

Entrance Exams and Interviews

Entrance Exams are exams designed to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their comprehension of the subject area in which they are applying and sometimes in related fields. Students will be notified soon after submitting all application components as to whether they are invited to participate in the entrance exam and interview.

Exams and interviews are held on one Friday each month  and are administered remotely (travel to campus not required). Click here to learn more.

Ready to learn more?

Prospective doctoral students are invited to visit Southern Seminary.

Program Cost

$1,000 down payment, and remaining balance due equally over 48 months.*

*Program tuition shown is for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additional fees are subject to the current fee schedule.

Financial Aid

Southern Seminary does not offer fully-funded scholarships or grants for the PhD program. Limited financial aid may be available for students that meet certain criteria. Click here to view our financial aid page to learn more.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate a thorough acquaintance with literature in area of specialization and the ability to engage critically and productively in this area.
• Students will be able to demonstrate conversance with the literature in the general field of study and fields closely related to the areas of specialization.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use standard research tools and methods in the chosen field of study.
• Students will be able to plan and conduct research in the area of specialization and to communicate its results effectively.
• Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the professor inside and outside the classroom in institutions of Christian higher education.

Contact Admissions

Phone: (502) 897-4200

Text: (502) 305-3554

Email: [email protected]

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