Overview

The program in Philosophy from Dallas Baptist University is dedicated, on the foundation of the Christian faith, to the pursuit of an understanding of reality, both infinite and finite; to the systematic study of ideas and a reasoned pursuit of truth; to an examination of the principles of moral conduct and aesthetic experience; and overall, seeks to understand the world and human life from the perspective of the Christian world view.

Key facts

The goals of this department are to acquaint the student with the main philosophical subdisciplines (metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics); to learn to think, speak, write, and evaluate logically and critically; to understand the main problems of philosophy and the solutions proposed to them; to trace the development of the history of philosophy, and to become familiar with the main philosophers and their systems of thought which have contributed to this history.

Goals of the Philosophy Major

Graduates will understand the methods, vocabulary, and content of the discipline of philosophy, and its important role in the development of the Western intellectual tradition.

The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the key figures and views within philosophy and explain their significance in the Western intellectual tradition.

The student will be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in an effective and persuasive manner on philosophical and social issues.

Graduates will have the ability to integrate faith (viz. a biblical worldview) and learning in philosophy and in everyday life.

Graduates will demonstrate the principles of sound reasoning and critical thinking in their written and oral communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spiritual Formation for Christian Ministry

History of Philosophy: Classical and Medieval

Philosophy of Religion

Metaphysics

Epistemology

Philosophy of Science and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Official School Records with a minimum 2.5 GPA on the US 4-point scale. Official school records not in English must be accompanied by a word-for-word translation to English. The translation is not required to be certified.

English Requirements - Applicants must meet ONE of the following:

Provide an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Minimum Internet-Based Score – 71

Provide an official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall band - 6.0 (may not have any band lower than 5)

Provide an official PTE (Pearson Test of English) with a minimum score of 48

250-Word Written Essay

Application for I-20

Students who need an F-1 visa to study at DBU will need to submit an Application for I-20 to meet financial requirements.

Tuition Fees

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39690 USD / year

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39690 USD / year

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39690 USD / year

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Additional Details

$1,323.00 per credit hour

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

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