Ben Holloway
The Doctor of Philosophy with
Philosophy of Religion
The Philosophy of Religion specialization allows students to focus on philosophy of mind, metaphysics, religious epistemology, faith and reason, coherence of thesis, and the intersection of philosophy and religion.
Ways to Study
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Modified Residency
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Residential
At Southeastern, I started seeing that all of life is worship and all of life has a missional intentionality to it. All of life has a missional thrust to it as life lived out before the face of God.
Program Design
What Types of Seminars Will I Take?
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Problem of Evil
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Miracles and the Resurrection
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Current Topics in Philosophy of Religion
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Philosophy of Mind
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Christian Faith and the Modern Mind
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Christian Faith and Science
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Coherence of Theism
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Epistemology
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Metaphysics
Admission to the Philosophy of Religion PhD
Students applying for the Philosophy of Religion PhD will need a strong background in the study of philosophy. Prerequisites for admission include:
- MDiv or MA in Philosophy.
- At least six hours each of New Testament, Old Testament, and Systematic Theology.
- At least three hours of Church History.
- At least nine hours in philosophy courses above the introductory level.
- A 3.5 GPA in all graduate work
Applicants will need the following: Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate degrees, a writing sample that demonstrates proficiency in thesis-driven research and writing, personal and academic references, agreement from a Major Professor at Southeastern, and a personal statement about commitment to Christian theological education. As you consider the PhD, go ahead and connect with a potential Major Professor to discuss your application. Visit apply.sebts.edu to begin an application. You can add required elements along the way. Once you submit your completed application, the PhD Admissions Committee will assess your application and return an answer in approximately 5-6 weeks.