Overview

As a Philosophy major at Houghton College, you have the opportunity to attend professional conferences, including the Society of Christian Philosophers, Wesleyan Holiness Clergy Conference, the National Youth Workers Convention, and Wesleyan Headquarters College Days.

What will I learn?

Through Houghton College’s major in Philosophy, you will broaden your intellectual scope as you:

Learn fundamental skills in the analysis and communication of ideas. Apply these skills to any discipline
Understand the thoughts of others and how to express and present your own
Develop the ability to defend yourself against intellectual fads and fashions
Explore and wrestle with foundational issues, what it means to be human, the nature of the world we live in, and the God who made it
Gain a broad overview of the history of philosophy and a deep understanding of the thoughts of important thinkers and topics
Strengthen your faith in a community of like-minded peers, understanding that all truth belongs to God

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Philosophy

Early Modern Philosophy

Medieval Philosophy

Late Modern/Contemporary Philosophy

Topics in Modern Philosophy

Topics in Premodern Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online application.

Submit your personal statement.

Submit your high school transcripts.

Submit your financial affidavit.

Submit your TOEFL/ILETS test scores. SAT-I/ACT are optional.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24830 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24830 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

24830 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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What will I learn?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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