Undergraduate / Bachelor's · United States
Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Religious Studies
The Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Religious Studies aims to provide comprehensive training in philosophy and religious studies. With an integrated curriculum, the program enables students to explore fundamental questions about existence, morality, spirituality, and religious diversity. Its goal is to foster a critical and reflective understanding of the interactions between philosophy and religion in contemporary society.
- Modality
- 100% online
- Workload
- 3,000 hours
- Estimated Duration
- 03 to 04 years
- Course Language
- Portuguese / English
Program Overview
The Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Religious Studies aims to provide comprehensive training in philosophy and religious studies. With an integrated curriculum, the program enables students to explore fundamental questions about existence, morality, spirituality, and religious diversity. Its goal is to foster a critical and reflective understanding of the interactions between philosophy and religion in contemporary society.
Standard Pathway (4 Years) vs. Accelerated (3 Years)
Our undergraduate programs offer complete flexibility with 8 semesters of in-depth coursework, enabling completion either through the standard 4-year pace or an intensive 3-year track.
Research Lines and Emphases
Program Objectives
General Objective
To form professionals with solid knowledge in philosophy and religious sciences, foster the capacity for critical analysis and reflection on philosophical and religious themes, and promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue, contributing to the construction of a fairer and more plural society.
Specific Objectives
- To provide an in-depth understanding of the main philosophical currents and their religious implications.
- To develop research and argumentation skills essential for work in various areas related to philosophy and religion.
- To encourage ethical reflection and awareness of human rights within a religious context.
Teaching Methodology
Target Audience
Program & Curricular Matrix
1st Semester — Academic Leveling Module
- •Introduction to Philosophy
- •Advanced Studies in Religious Sciences
- •Ethics, Religions, and Human Rights
- •Philosophy of Religion I
- •Advanced Studies in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (I) (Live)
2nd Semester — Foundations and Research Module
- •Biblical Exegesis
- •Philosophy of Religion II
- •Comparative Theology of Religions
- •Practical Theology
- •Advanced Studies in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (II) (Live)
3rd Semester — Advanced Studies Module
- •Theory of Knowledge
- •Philosophy of Religion III
- •Research in Religious Sciences
- •Politics, States, and Religion
- •Advanced Studies in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (III) (Live)
4th Semester — Qualification and Thesis Development
- •Political Philosophy
- •Philosophy of Religion V
- •Christian Ethics II
- •Religious Sciences II
- •Advanced Studies in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (IV) (Live)
5th Semester — Thematic & Interdisciplinary Deepening
- •Christian Ethics of Research in Psychoanalysis
- •Psychoanalysis and Religion
- •Conflict Management
- •Psychology and Society
- •Advanced Studies in Psychoanalysis and Christian Ethics I (Weekly Live Session)
6th Semester — Advanced Studies & Formative Practice
- •History of Modern Philosophy
- •Public Theology
- •Missiological Theology
- •Religious Sciences III
- •Advanced Studies in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (VI) (Live)
7th Semester — Research, Apologetics & Human Rights
- •Contemporary Philosophy
- •Apologetic Theology
- •Research in Philosophy of Religion
- •Human Rights
- •Advanced Studies in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (VII) (Live)
8th Semester — Research Methodology & Final Thesis / Project
- •Research Methodology
- •Final Thesis
- •Advanced Studies in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (VIII) (Live)
Accreditation and Validity
Degrees are awarded internationally by UniChristian in the US. The institution provides academic transcripts and detailed credits for students.
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