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The Department of Philosophy at the University of Denver offers an MA in philosophy but only when done through the University's flexible dual degree program in conjunction with an MA in Religious Studies (or other approved discipline.) It also participates in a joint PhD program with the Iliff School of Theology. The philosophy faculty places a strong emphasis on research and personal interaction with students. Our program is designed to meet the needs of two kinds of students-those wishing to prepare for doctoral work in philosophy and those seeking an individualized course of study with a more interdisciplinary focus. Areas of concentration include: the history of Western thought, interpretive and critical theory, practical philosophy, meta-philosophy, and studies in creative and critical reasoning about human nature and values.
Many students who apply for the MA program in philosophy are also interested in pursuing the PhD in religious and theological studies through the joint program the University offers with the Iliff School of Theology, and to which the philosophy department is an important contributor. Formal admission to the doctoral program presupposes a completed master's degree and is a separate admission process. Students who intend to apply to the joint PhD program should consult with the department's graduate advisor as soon as possible to plan course work accordingly.
Degree Conferred: Master of Arts (through the flexible dual degree program - see above). In addition, the Philosophy Department is a participant in the Joint DU-Iliff PhD Program in Religious and Theological Studies.
Call the Philosophy Department at (303)871-2063, or write to us, if you would like more information. Our address is:
Department of Philosophy
University of Denver
2000 E. Asbury
Sturm Hall 257
Denver, Co, 80208
You can also Apply for admission online
The Department of Philosophy offers to its graduate students a wide range of research opportunities. Areas of concentration include: the history of Western thought, interpretive and critical theory, practical philosophy, meta-philosophy, and studies in creative and critical reasoning about human nature and values.
Admission Requirements An undergraduate major in Philosophy is desirable, but talented students from other areas will be considered for admission. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is required. International applicants must also provide a TOEFL score of 550 or higher. International applicants should refer to p. 2 for general admission requirements. Students may not attain regular student status before taking the GRE's. Students must already have been accepted in into the Master's Degree program in Religious studies or another approved discipline and be matriculated through the flexible dual degree program.
Master of Arts Flexible Dual Degree Requirements (with Religious Studies - or other approved discipline)
1) Forty-five quarter hours (in addition to forty-five quarter hours in another approved discipline under flexible dual MA program.) Students may propose to have this amount reduced by a maximum of ten quarter hours under appropriate circumstances as specified by the Graduate Studies. In ALL cases see here for detailed flexible dual degree instructions.
2) A comprehensive exam over the history of Western philosophy.
3) A portfolio paper approved by a committee of three department faculty.
4) An oral defense covering both the comprehensive exam on the history of philosophy and the portfolio paper.
5) Requirements beyond coursework of Dual MA in Religious Studies (or other approved area)
Joint DU-Iliff PhD Program in Religious and Theological
Studies
Many students who apply for the MA program in Philosophy are also interested in pursuing the Joint DU-Iliff PhD Program in Religious and Theological Studies.
Formal admission to the Joint doctoral program presupposes a completed master's degree and is a separate admission's process. Students who intend to apply to the Joint Ph.D. Program should consult with the Department's graduate advisor as soon as possible to plan coursework. Admission to the doctoral program is not, however, automatic.
Follow this link to visit the Joint PhD web page.
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