Philosophy involves the study of life’s most important questions. Those questions address – among other things – the nature of morality, whether we have free will, the nature of knowledge, the existence of the soul, and the rationality of religious belief. Exploring these issues is not an easy task. Yet such exploration can deepen students’ love for truth, enable them to clarify and defend their most cherished beliefs, and provide direction in life.

Philosophy faculty at Malone are deeply committed to their Christian faith. We teach from and desire to promote a distinctly Christian view of the world and human life. In doing so, we aim to help students become outstanding Christian thinkers and scholars in their own right.

In addition to philosophy’s personal rewards, it can broaden one’s understanding of many disciplines, help cultivate good reasoning skills, and enable one to write well and argue effectively. These skills are invaluable in preparing students for graduate school, seminary, law school, and a host of non-academic careers. In fact, philosophy majors routinely receive some of the highest scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), and the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). For these reasons, studying philosophy can provide students with the background necessary for excelling in a variety of fields – both academic and professional.

Students pursuing a major in Philosophy must complete a total of 33 hours.