Philosophy Major

Philosophy programs at many Christian colleges are primarily degrees in apologetics or Christian ethics. This is not the case at Bethel. Ours is a true philosophy degree. Philosophy faculty have earned PhDs in philosophy from major research universities. Our courses cover the traditional systematic areas of philosophy and aim for a broad understanding of the problems with which professional philosophers are engaged. But we make no apologies for the explicitly Christian perspective from which our courses are taught.

The majority of our philosophy students also have majors in other disciplines like history, literature, mathematics and biblical literature. Our students go to graduate school in these disciplines, as well as law school and medical school, or directly into other jobs. The study of philosophy cultivates the abilities to read and write critically, to understand the subtleties of complex problems, to comprehend the strengths and weaknesses of various viewpoints, and to persuade and motivate — skills that are sought after in any vocation.