Philosophy
Philosophy, or “the love of wisdom” is the search for answers to questions about beauty, values, reality, knowledge, and meaning. Using reason and logic, philosophy students exercise their minds in order to see the world in different ways, think critically, and effectively argue. Philosophy meets the needs of students (a) who major in other fields but want a theoretical background for such professions as law, education, business, or the ministry or (b) who want to sample the philosophical discipline in their elective courses.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with a Philosophy educational background include philosophy and religion teacher, social worker, lawyer, psychologist, program coordinator, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a Philosophy educational background. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Philosophy and religion teacher: $82,720
- Social worker: $62,450
- Lawyer: $131,960
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Philosophy minor?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Kevin Hoffman using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the top jobs for those with a Philosophy educational background include philosophy and religion teacher, social worker, lawyer, psychologist, program coordinator, and so much more.
No, Methodist University’s Philosophy program is not offered online. It is currently offered on campus.
Mission
The purpose of the Department of Philosophy and Religion is to introduce students both to philosophical and religious traditions—particularly Western, but including others—and in the spirit of the liberal arts, to engender critical thinking in these areas.
Goals
- Students who complete the general education requirements in philosophy and religion will have knowledge of philosophical and religious traditions.
- Students who complete the general education requirements in philosophy and religion will be able to think critically.
- Students who complete a minor in philosophy or a major in religion will be prepared to enter graduate or professional studies.
Minor Requirements
The Philosophy minor consists of 15 credits distributed as follows:
Core Courses
6 credits
| PHI 2110 Introduction to Philosophy (3) | PHI 2130 Argument and Inference (3) |
Electives
Select three courses (9 credits) with a PHI prefix.
Ethics Bowl
Ethics bowl is a statewide competition in which teams apply their reasoning and debate skills to ambiguous and challenging case studies. The ethics bowl team at Methodist University is made up of students who develop ethical reasoning and oral communication skills to work through difficult moral issues in a debate-style competition. Any interested student may attend and participate in practice sessions, but only a team of four to six students will be selected to compete. If more than six students want to participate in a year, auditions will be held to select six competitors.
Contact
Kevin Hoffman, Ph.D.
