Faith and Reason

Our M.A. Philosophy program is firmly committed to the distinction between faith and reason.  Philosophy is a work of reason and does not base itself on faith and revelation.  At the same time the philosophers of the program recognize that reason and faith stand in many positive relations to each other.  Faith cannot contradict reason, and faith provides a fertile soil for the development of philosophical wisdom and insight, suggesting fruitful hypotheses, important questions, and paths of inquiry.  Therefore, the M.A. Philosophy program serves not only believers but all men and women who are serious about questions of truth.