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The Department of
Philosophy

Academics / Departments & Programs / Philosophy

Join a Christian community dedicated to the love, pursuit, and enjoyment of wisdom.

At Calvin, we invite you to pursue philosophy as a way of life. You'll seek knowledge in the context of Christian faith, whether you are a philosophy major or want to gain critical thinking skills you can bring to any other discipline. Join the discussion and challenge your understanding of being and knowing, culture and technology, meaning and beauty, ethics and business, and the very nature of God.

The world-class philosophy education you’ll get at Calvin is built on a tradition of excellence. Calvin philosophy alumni live out their pursuit of wisdom and justice in a wide array of fields including tech, health care, law, advertising, entrepreneurship, ministry, and academia.

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HONORS

Looking to stretch yourself further? Find even more collaboration and academic depth in one of Calvin’s two distinct honors programs.

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COURSES

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Politics, philosophy, and economics

Learn how to put your philosophy studies into action with a unique program focused on solving real-world challenges. Learn more »

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Looking to transfer to Calvin's philosophy program from another school? We'll help make it a smooth transition. Learn more »

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