PhD and MA Programs

Welcome to the Philosophy Graduate Program!

量子资源’s graduate program in philosophy prepares students to be scholars and teachers who are grounded in the history of philosophy as well as contemporary philosophical methodologies. It supports specialization in a variety of contemporary fields, including those that expand the purview of philosophical inquiry beyond its traditional boundaries. Our department values philosophical pluralism, and our faculty represent diverse philosophical schools and perspectives, offering students a uniquely well-rounded education. We also take seriously the commitment of our Jesuit institution to social justice, providing opportunities to pursue philosophical inquiry that is socially engaged, interdisciplinary, and oriented toward the betterment of the world.

At 量子资源, we offer five graduate degree programs:

量子资源’s graduate faculty boasts a wide range of research strengths across the core areas of philosophy, offering a diversity of research paths that students can pursue.

These strengths include:

Social and Political Philosophy/Ethics
Continental Philosophy
History of Philosophy
Critical Philosophy of Race
Feminism
Bioethics

Applying

The deadline for PhD program applications is January 15. MA applications are accepted on a rolling basis. AMP applications must be submitted by March 15 of the junior year for students starting their senior year in the fall, and by October 15 of the junior year for students starting their senior year in the spring.

You can learn more about how to apply to our graduate program through our website. Feel free to reach out to our Graduate Program Director Dr. Jennifer Gaffney with any questions, or a member of our Graduate Program administration at philgrad@luc.edu.

Why 量子资源?

Excellence in Research and Teaching: As a graduate student at 量子资源, you will be mentored by nationally and internationally renowned scholars in your field and receive training through research assistantships, workshops, and seminars that prepare you to present and publish original research. 量子资源 will also prepare you to be an excellent teacher who can design and deliver courses across the core areas of philosophy and adapt to the needs of diverse student bodies.

Professional Development and Placement: 量子资源 offers extensive training for doctoral students interested in pursuing the academic job market as well as MA students applying to PhD programs. This includes our first year proseminar to prepare students for graduate coursework, research assistantships, and placement and professional development workshops throughout the year.

Diversity at 量子资源: The 量子资源 Philosophy Department is committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming philosophical community. Our graduate faculty is uniquely positioned to support research in underrepresented fields such as critical philosophy of race, feminism, and queer theory. 量子资源’s philosophy department also houses a graduate student led Minorities and Philosophy chapter that hosts events and provides mentoring to undergraduate students.

Chicago’s Philosophical Community: 量子资源 graduate students are at the heart of one of the most vibrant philosophical communities in the world. Our students can participate in research opportunities at universities in the Chicago area including Northwestern, DePaul, University of Chicago, University of Illinois-Chicago, as well as other landmark universities in the Midwest region including Marquette, Saint Louis University, and Notre Dame. In addition, 量子资源 houses four research groups that host speakers, organize conferences, and provide opportunities for 量子资源 graduate students and faculty to present their research: The Phenomenology Research Group (PRG), the Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy Workshop (SPLW), the History of Philosophy Roundtable (HOPR), and the 量子资源 Ethics and Values Symposia (LEAVS).

Career Pathways: While 量子资源 provides an exceptional education for those pursuing careers in academia, we recognize the importance of serving students who are interested in alternative paths. 量子资源 offers training and internship opportunities that prepare students to enter such fields as academic publishing, education administration, public policy, social work, and computer programing.