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Program Intro

Are faith and reason contrary ways of knowing?

What is real? What do we really know? What should we value? How should we live? And what connects things? These are the questions at the heart of Philosophy. Study subjects like metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics, working closely with your professors and peers. Redeemer's Philosophy program will challenge and strengthen your faith as it aims for deep truth, and, as the apostle Peter puts it, “reasons for the hope within you.”

Philosophy is a Bachelor of Arts degree program. It is offered as a major and as a minor.

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Right from the start, you are brought into deep discussions with your peers, guided by experienced faculty who are ready to help lead you through thoughtful discussions surrounding the role of philosophy in today's culture.

First-year classes survey fundamental metaphysical, epistemological and ethical issues in seminar-style classes. Examining the role of worldview in relation to logic and arguments prepares you to compose cogent written arguments with increasing skill.

Philosophy The Core

The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you’re studying. Think about it this way…

  • Lawyers have a deeper sense of compassion when they ground themselves in the narrative of Scripture.
  • Speakers can communicate with poignancy when they understand the psyche of their audience.
  • Leaders have a deeper sense of compassion when they ground themselves in the narrative of Scripture.

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In the Classroom

Wonder and ask questions about the world in intentional conversation in your courses as you study ancient philosophers and how their questions continue to shape our current culture through courses like Asian Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy and Superhero Mythology and Biomedical Ethics.

Beyond the Classroom

Kuyper’s Café and the Apologetics Club are student-run philosophy groups that prepare students for forums of debate.

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After Redeemer

Alumni of Redeemer’s philosophy program are making a positive impact in our society and in our communities.

Enzo Guerra '19

is using his philosophy education to aid him in his award-winning research into the ethical implications of human genome editing.

Brittany Lorenz '14

works as a consultant at a government relations and communications firm and is a part-time professor.

Redeemer’s Philosophy program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a profitable career.
Alumni can go on to careers as...
  • Essayists and columnists
  • Lawyers
  • Public speakers
  • Pastors
  • Politicians
  • Advocates
  • Professors
  • Teachers
Alumni can do further studies to earn...
  • EdD in Philosophy in Education
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • MA in Public Ethics
  • Bachelor of Education (BEd)
  • MA in History of Philosophy
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Philosophy
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Meet two current Redeemer students and alumni of the Act Five gap year program transformed by Christian education.
As part of his master of arts in philosophy at McMaster University, Enzo Guerra ’19 is asking critical, faith-driven questions about the daunting...
Engaging the philosophy of pop culture is both missional and prophetic, bringing Christian thought to a rapid-fire topic and truth to a fallen world.
Philosophy professor travels to Northern Ireland to learn more about the influential Christian thinker
Centre for Christian Scholarship prepares for guest speakers coming to Redeemer this fall
Craig Bartholomew helps scholars and laity listen for God’s voice in Scripture

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