24 monthsProgramme duration
5,824 USDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s (Doctoral) Program of Philosophy, which has the longest tradition at Sophia University, covers historical and systematic research into the entire Western philosophical tradition, from ancient Greece, through the Christian Fathers, medieval Scholasticism and mystical thought, to early modern and contemporary thought. In addition, the program aims to explore in a more principled way the various ethical issues confronting modern society, such as environmental destruction and the manipulation of human life, by seeking the basis of knowledge and technology and by reconsidering human understanding.
Curriculum
The curriculum emphasizes training in the accurate reading and understanding of the classical literature of Western philosophy, with seminars on the study of literature in ancient Greek and medieval Latin sources, as well as modern and contemporary English, German, and French, as the main focus. Several lectures dealing with special problems are also offered.
Applicants are advised to have sufficient language skills at the undergraduate level. The Master’s Program is divided into two courses: A: Specialized Course in Philosophy, which studies the Western philosophical tradition from ancient Greece through the Christian Fathers, medieval scholasticism and mysticism to modern and contemporary thought, and also considers art, religion, and culture from a fundamental perspective; and B: Course in Contemporary Thought, which examines, various ethical issues facing contemporary society, such as environmental destruction and the manipulation of life, from a modern perspective. Both courses are open to a wide range of students from other departments of Sophia University and graduates of other universities.
The main objective of the Doctoral Course is to train students to become specialized researchers in their respective fields. The goal is for students to participate in national and international conferences and research groups, publish their research results, and conduct painstaking research under the supervision of a research supervisor, ultimately culminating in a doctoral dissertation. Some students go on to study at universities in Europe and the United States during their career.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s (Doctoral) Program of Philosophy, which has the longest tradition at Sophia University, covers historical and systematic research into the entire Western philosophical tradition, from ancient Greece, through the Christian Fathers, medieval Scholasticism and mystical thought, to early modern and contemporary thought. In addition, the program aims to explore in a more principled way the various ethical issues confronting modern society, such as environmental destruction and the manipulation of human life, by seeking the basis of knowledge and technology and by reconsidering human understanding.
Curriculum
The curriculum emphasizes training in the accurate reading and understanding of the classical literature of Western philosophy, with seminars on the study of literature in ancient Greek and medieval Latin sources, as well as modern and contemporary English, German, and French, as the main focus. Several lectures dealing with special problems are also offered.
Applicants are advised to have sufficient language skills at the undergraduate level. The Master’s Program is divided into two courses: A: Specialized Course in Philosophy, which studies the Western philosophical tradition from ancient Greece through the Christian Fathers, medieval scholasticism and mysticism to modern and contemporary thought, and also considers art, religion, and culture from a fundamental perspective; and B: Course in Contemporary Thought, which examines, various ethical issues facing contemporary society, such as environmental destruction and the manipulation of life, from a modern perspective. Both courses are open to a wide range of students from other departments of Sophia University and graduates of other universities.
The main objective of the Doctoral Course is to train students to become specialized researchers in their respective fields. The goal is for students to participate in national and international conferences and research groups, publish their research results, and conduct painstaking research under the supervision of a research supervisor, ultimately culminating in a doctoral dissertation. Some students go on to study at universities in Europe and the United States during their career.
Admission Requirements
- The Master’s Program comprises the Philosophy Program and the Modern Thought Program, which embrace different curricula with different compulsory and elective courses. Both courses offer equal admissions opportunities to degree candidates and graduates of the Department of Philosophy at Sophia University and to those of other universities.
- Philosophy Program: students with 1) a clear research theme and research questions; 2) the language skills required to read the original text of philosophical classics; 3) basic knowledge of Western philosophical history; and 4)experience in compiling an academic paper of a certain length
- Modern Thought Program: students with 1) a clear research theme and research questions; 2) an interest in and background knowledge of a broad range of social and modern issues; 3) language skills required for the pursuit of research; and 4) experience in compiling an academic paper of a certain length
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