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Philosophy Minor
What is philosophy? Does it even matter? The answer is yes—and studying philosophy at Dordt University can help you understand how to apply philosophy in every aspect of your life.
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Program Overview
Studying philosophy at Dordt means more than learning how to ask questions and debate ideas. You’ll develop through the exploration of questions about why people do what they do, what motivates them, and more.
What You'll Learn
You'll examine your basic assumptions, survey the history of philosophy, study a biblical basis for a reformational worldview, and discuss what it is to "know." You’ll also tackle intellectually challenging topics and ideas. Most important, you’ll learn how to thoughtfully apply scripture and your Christian faith into every aspect of your life.
What You Can Do With A Philosophy Minor
When it comes to what you can do with a philosophy degree, the answer is almost too broad to believe. Because of the critical thinking and reasoning skills you develop while studying philosophy, you’ll have an opportunity to continue your education and perhaps become a lawyer, a nonprofit administrator, a business manager, and numerous other fields.
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Career Preparation
Dordt University's 2025 Career Outcome Rate was 99.7%! “I believe it is also, in part, indicative of the type of graduates we are encouraging our students to become—that is, graduates who don’t just learn for the sake of learning, but graduates who continue to learn for the sake of serving," said Dr. Ethan Brue, dean for technology and applied sciences. "Dordt is not just about training students for competence, but it is more about inviting students to embrace the goodness of work out of a deep care for the world.”
Students who which to earn a minor in philosophy must take CORE 200 and then choose five elective courses in philosophy.
- Introduction to Christian Philosophy: Using figures from the history of Western philosophy as our guide, this class will challenge you to examine your own life, see why you do what you do, and evaluate how your actions are shaped by certain religious commitments. It will demonstrate the need for wisdom and discernment and will begin to equip you with the tools you will need (critical thinking, self-reflection, clear communication) to discern how we are called to live as Christian disciples in today’s day and age.
- Five elective courses in philosophy
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