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Philosophy

In Person
Campus: Jackson
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Ask the questions that matter most

The Philosophy program at Union University equips students to assess the claims and content of the Christian faith by engaging the most challenging worldview questions from a broad philosophical and theological tradition. Students develop skills in reasoning, argumentation, and Christian apologetics, preparing them for graduate study, ministry, and careers requiring advanced critical thinking.

Quick Facts

Academic Program

Bachelor of Arts

Format

In Person

Program Type

Major, Minor

Curriculum

What You'll Study

Philosophy at Union develops one of the most demanding and rewarding of all intellectual capacities — the ability to argue carefully, reason precisely, and engage the deepest questions about knowledge, reality, ethics, and human nature with both rigor and genuine conviction. It's an education that makes everything else sharper.

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Degree Pathways

Academic Pathways
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Where Faith and Reason Pursue Truth Together

At Union, philosophy is for students who want to think carefully about what is true, what is good, and whether Christian faith can withstand the hardest questions. Faculty guide you through the history of ideas and the tools of philosophical reasoning, equipping you to engage the world’s worldviews with confidence, humility, and conviction.

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Whether you’re exploring, visiting, or ready to apply—we’re here to help you move forward.