Faculty
Non-tenure track Tenure-track
Tenured
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Disablity status
N/A
LGBT
N/A
Other race
0
Multi-racial
0
Pacific Islander
0
Hispanic or Latino0
Native American0
Asian
0
African,
African-American
0
0
3
4
0
1
6
Other gender
0
Women
4
Men
14
Total faculty
32
Total unknown/other gender
0
Total women8
Total men
24
Website
www.bc.edu
Department name
Philosophy
Faculty
Richard Atkins, Assistant Professor • James Bernauer, S.J., Professor • Jeffrey Bloechl, Associate Professor • Oliva Blanchette, Professor • Aspen Brinton, Assistant Professor • Sarah Byers, Associate Professor • Patrick Byrne, Professor • Jorge Garcia, Professor • Gary Gurtler, S.J., Associate Professor • David Johnson, Assistant Professor • Richard Kearney, Professor • Peter Kreeft, Professor • Micah Lott, Assistant Professor • Arthur Madigan, S.J., Professor • Marina McCoy, Associate Professor • Daniel McKaughan, Associate Professor • David Rasmussen, Professor • Vanessa Rumble, Associate Professor • John Sallis, Professor • Jean-Luc Solère, Associate Professor • Andrea Staiti, Assistant Professor • Marius Stan, Assistant Professor • Eileen Sweeney, Professor • Ronald Tacelli, S.J., Associate Professor • Jonathan Trejo-Mathys, Assistant Professor
Efforts to increase inclusiveness
The department made two tenure track appointments in 2013-2014, one a woman and the other an Asian American. Since 2000 the department has granted doctoral degrees to eight Africans or African Americans, five Hispanics, five Asians or Asian Americans, one Native American, and ten women.
Department chair
Arthur Madigan, S.J., Professor
Teaching fellowships
10
Non-teaching fellowships12
Teaching assistantships0
Scholarships
1 (Fulbright)
Other financial information
7 MA Lonergan scholarships, 7 Lonergan post-doctoral scholarships (3 in fall, 4 in spring). 12 students receive tuition scholarship only. Students teaching their own classes
19
Financial Aid
Degrees offered:
Ph.D.
The MA comprehensive examination is a 75-minute oral examination on a reading list in the main periods of Western philosophy. The PhD comprehensive examination is a two-hour oral examination on a dissertation proposal, a systematic problem, and two major authors. One foreign language is required for the MA. Two foreign languages are required for the PhD. Symbolic logic is a requirement for the PhD.
Additional Information
0
0
Unknown race
0
0
0
Unknown gender
0
0
0
White
0
Boston College
2014 Report
African,
African-American Asian
Native American Hispanic or Latino Pacific Islander Multi-racial Other race
LGBT identifying Disability identifying
Women Men Other
MA Students 2013 - 2014 Year
0 0 0
0 1 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
N/A
N/A
Totals 2 3 0
Total MA
Students 2014
5
Total MAStudents 2013
5
MA tuition
In state:
$1,398 per credit
Out of state:$1,398 per credit
MA program entry requirements
Transcripts:
Yes
Writing sample:
Yes
GPA:
TOEFL score:
Letters of recommendation:
GRE score:
Other requirements:
Number of courses required for MA.
10
Unknown0
White 0 0 0
Unknown race 2 2 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Online Courses
We do not offer MA courses online.
African,African-American Asian
Native American Hispanic or Latino Pacific Islander Multi-racial Other race
LGBT identifying Disability identifying
Women Men Other
Ph.D. Students 2013 - 2014 Year
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
N/A
N/A
Totals 0 0 0
Total Ph.D.
Students 2014
0
Total Ph.D.Students 2013
0
Ph.D. tuition
In state:
$1,398 per credit hour
Out of state:$1,398 per credit hour
Degrees awarded
3 7 4 11 7
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Degrees awarded
Time to completion
Ph.D. program entry requirements
Transcripts:
Yes
Writing sample:
Yes
GPA:
TOEFL score:
Letters of recommendation:
3
GRE score:
Other requirements:
Number of courses required for Ph.D.
16
The department offers a comprehensive program in the history and problems of philosophy, allowing for concentration in the following areas: Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Continental Philosophy from Kant to the present, Philosophy of Science, and Practical Philosophy broadly conceived (Ethics, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Law). A significant feature of the program is the extensive and diverse range of courses available to graduate students every semester.
Ph.D. program strengths
Unknown 0
White 0 0 0
Unknown race 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Normally 16 courses are required. Students entering the program with an M.A. in philosophy are only required to take 10 courses.
Online Courses
Summary of MA Students 2009 to 2014
Placement
Individual Placements for the 2013-2014 Academic Year
Ph.D.
Boston College
Visiting/temporary other than fellowship): Part-time renewable Degree Program
Type of position Employer
Ph.D.
Boston College
Visiting/temporary other than fellowship): Lecturer renewable Degree Program
Employer Type of position
Ph.D.
Trinity Hartford Tenure track. Degree Program
Details
Type of position Ph.D.
Aquinas, Nashville Tenure track. Degree Program
Employer Type of position
Ph.D.
CSU Dominguez Tenure track. Degree Program
Employer Type of position
Ph.D.
Loyola Maryland Tenure track. Degree Program
Details
Type of position Ph.D.
Seattle University Tenure track. Degree Program
Employer Type of position
Ph.D.
Trinity Christian
Visiting/temporary other than fellowship): Instructor/practitioner, renewable Degree Program
Employer Type of position
Ph.D.
Mount St. Vincent, NY Tenure track. Degree Program
Employer Type of position
Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State Tenure track. Degree Program
Type of position Employer
Ph.D.
Creighton University Tenure track. Degree Program
Type of position Employer
Ph.D.
St. Thomas, NB Tenure track. Degree Program
Type of position Employer
Ph.D. Degree Program
McGill Employer
Visiting/temporary other than fellowship): Adjunct, renewable Type of position
Ph.D. De Pauw
Visiting/temporary other than fellowship): Part-time, renewable Degree Program
Employer Type of position
Summary of Ph.D. Students 2009 to 2014
Data not provided
Boston College
2014 Report
Ph.D. Freiburg Post-doc Degree Program
Employer Type of position
