The Faculty of Philosophy at the Collegium Augustinianum specialize in the history of philosophy, Ancient philosophy, Medieval philosophy and Existential phenomenology. The Faculty accepts theses written in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German or Dutch depending upon the competency and permission of the supervising professor. All students are required to demonstrate competency with the original language of the primary text(s) focused upon in the research area and respective thesis. The Faculty of Philosophy only offers the following graduate research degree:
THE MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.M.) DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY
This Master of Philosophy degree is intended for those students who wish to continue for the doctorate at another institution, but may require development in research and writing skills. The Ph.M. degree also prepares students for canonical requirements for teaching at our seminary or other ecclesiastical institutions. The student is encouraged to choose from one of the four specializations for this degree: 1) Patristic and Medieval Studies, 2) St. Augustine and Augustinian Studies, 3) History of Philosophy, or 4) Christian Existential Philosophy.
While the Ph.M. degree generally involves a year of supervised research followed by a year dedicated to the writing of a thesis under the supervision of a professor, this degree can sometimes be completed in a one year when a student is accepted in advanced standing, (esp. when the candidate already holds an MA. degree in philosophy or a related discipline) by dispensation, or by examination. Nevertheless, generally when a thesis has been accepted by the supervisor, student is required to be examined on his or her thesis by a tribunal of professors who grade it.
