Philosophy for Ministry

Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy for Ministry allows you to combine a major in philosophy with a general-education concentration that either focuses more intensely on the humanities or allows study of a second language. 

Saint Louis University also offers an Archdiocesan Philosophy for Ministry, B.A. (specifically for students on track to ordination to diocesan priesthood) and a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy for Ministry through the College for Philosophy and Letters, as well as a traditional Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy through the College of Arts and Sciences. 

1. Graduates will be able to identify connections among major thinkers and ideas that have shaped the history of Western philosophy.
2. Graduates will be able to state and explain key philosophical ideas and methods suitable for understanding and analyzing contexts of Catholic ministry.
3. Graduates will be able to analyze specific challenges in the contexts of Catholic ministry using philosophy and other relevant knowledge.
4. Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant humanistic, social-scientific, and STEM resources for understanding today's world, as a context of Catholic ministry.

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Find out from your admission counselor what secondary credentials are required. We’ll evaluate how you’ve done in school up to this point, so please send all transcripts for secondary work, along with their English language translations.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college — TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

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Though not required for admission, submission of a resume of activities and letters of recommendation is encouraged. All undergraduate applicants are also encouraged to complete an admission interview.

Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy for Ministry provides both the philosophical and intellectual background needed for further studies in theology and ministry. Options for students who envision a future in areas of ministry and service to the Church include:

• For future priests, the philosophical requirements for ordination
• For servants of the Church, tools for reflecting on contexts of ministry 
• For dedicated Catholics, opportunities to integrate your wider studies and interests with your faith