48 monthsProgramme duration
AprStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Philosophy is one of the oldest and most traditional departments at Sophia University, having been established at the time of the university’s founding. It is also a department that represents the founding spirit of the university, “love for Sophia (wisdom),” or Philosophia (philosophy). We value an awareness of the “path” that opens up life for each student of philosophy. Based on this ideal, the department aims to nurture the ability of students with diverse personalities and beliefs to think independently, express themselves, and think together with others in order to grow as a whole person, and achieve self-realization.
To support their efforts and encourage their spiritual growth, the school provides a systematic education based on small class sizes. Many of our graduates are leading figures in the fields of publishing, journalism, art, politics, and religion, as well as researchers, teachers and public servant.
Curriculum
In the first year, along with introductory courses such as small-group exercises, the program offers introductory courses in philosophy and courses that unravel the history of philosophy. In addition, students choose their first foreign language (German, French, or English) and second foreign language (German, Latin, or French) to study. From the second year, students choose one of three series of courses: “Philosophy and Thought,” “Ethics,” or “Art and Culture,” and study specialized courses centered on seminar-style classes. To learn philosophy from a wider perspective, students are able to take courses outside the course they have chosen. Throughout the four years, many small-group exercises and literature reading courses are offered to cultivate the ability to “think independently, express oneself, and think together with others.”
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Philosophy is one of the oldest and most traditional departments at Sophia University, having been established at the time of the university’s founding. It is also a department that represents the founding spirit of the university, “love for Sophia (wisdom),” or Philosophia (philosophy). We value an awareness of the “path” that opens up life for each student of philosophy. Based on this ideal, the department aims to nurture the ability of students with diverse personalities and beliefs to think independently, express themselves, and think together with others in order to grow as a whole person, and achieve self-realization.
To support their efforts and encourage their spiritual growth, the school provides a systematic education based on small class sizes. Many of our graduates are leading figures in the fields of publishing, journalism, art, politics, and religion, as well as researchers, teachers and public servant.
Curriculum
In the first year, along with introductory courses such as small-group exercises, the program offers introductory courses in philosophy and courses that unravel the history of philosophy. In addition, students choose their first foreign language (German, French, or English) and second foreign language (German, Latin, or French) to study. From the second year, students choose one of three series of courses: “Philosophy and Thought,” “Ethics,” or “Art and Culture,” and study specialized courses centered on seminar-style classes. To learn philosophy from a wider perspective, students are able to take courses outside the course they have chosen. Throughout the four years, many small-group exercises and literature reading courses are offered to cultivate the ability to “think independently, express oneself, and think together with others.”
Admission Requirements
- Students who bear a strong interest and eagerness to identify the various challenges faced by humans and the surrounding world and to seek a fundamental understanding of the issues guided by self-initiative, dialogue and collaboration, rather than to solve them superficially.
- Students with a strong interest in “living for Others, with Others” by nurturing their strengths in thinking, judging and presenting through philosophy, defined as “love for wisdom and pursuit of knowledge.”
- Students who embrace standard knowledge and appreciation of culture associated with human society, culture and history, excellent comprehension and presentation skills in Japanese, and robust English skills.
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