Program Overview
Faulkner University's online Doctor of Philosophy program provides a path to a career in Christian education. Rooted in the Great Tradition of the Western World, the program emphasizes intellectual and spiritual engagement through online discussions and conference calls led by thought leaders. The curriculum focuses on the history and philosophy of humane learning, complex ideas, and the Christian interpretation of philosophical studies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
Faulkner University's Honors College offers a fully online Doctor of Philosophy program for professionals seeking to enrich their higher education experience. The program provides an academic path to a career in Christian education and offers opportunities to expand knowledge and experiences through a worldly perspective.
Objectives:
- Provide an academic path to a career in Christian education.
- Offer challenges to expand knowledge and experiences through a worldly perspective.
- Facilitate engaging and challenging discussions through diverse student perspectives.
Program Description:
- Rooted in the Great Tradition of the Western World.
- Curriculum follows teachings from the Great Books of the Western Tradition.
- Focuses on intellectual and spiritual engagement.
- Instructors are thought leaders with proven credentials in the classroom, society, and their field of research.
- Christian interpretation of philosophical studies and ideas facilitate collaborative and engaging discussions and conference calls.
Outline:
Content:
- History and philosophy of humane learning.
- Complex ideas and thoughts.
Structure:
- Fully online platform.
- Foundation course.
- Seven core courses.
- Three independent tutorials.
- Two dissertation courses.
- Two interdisciplinary seminar courses.
Course Schedule:
- Typically takes three to five years to complete.
Teaching:
Methods:
- Online discussions.
- Collaborative and engaging conference calls.
Faculty:
- Thought leaders with proven credentials.
- Christian interpretation of philosophical studies and ideas.
Unique Approaches:
- Great Tradition of the Western World curriculum.
- Great Books of the Western Tradition teachings.
- Christian perspective on philosophical studies.
Careers:
Career Paths:
- Christian education.
Opportunities:
- Expanded knowledge and experiences.
Tuition $650 per semester hour General Fee $350 per semester ($250 if 5 hours or less) Online Course Fee $70 per semester hour Applicable Course Fees see full tuition and fee schedule
