Master of Philosophy
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
(2 years/36 semester units)
Program Description
The Master of Philosophy Studies program is designed for students who intend to learn classical Asian philosophy and Orient so that students can communicate the gospel and biblical wisdom to the East. The program helps students with understanding of the root of idea and philosophy inherent in the spirit world of Asians for thousand years. Such study includes history and philosophical understanding of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism in Oriental Thought and Oriental Philosophy. Particularly, the program emphasizes study on Confucianism, which is the representative idea of China and the Orient and its ideological background, which is I-ching that is based upon Yin-Yang and Five elements of the University. The program helps students to study an in-depth study of I-Ching, its philosophical term, aspect, and interpretation. It also includes study of Analects of Confucius, Mencius, Great Learning, and Mean. Students also learn the practical aspect I-ching that includes Oriental meditation, Myeongri and Oriental Geographic, which have been developed based on I-ching in real life of Asians.
Program Requirements:
| Length : | Approximately 4 Semesters or 2 years |
|---|---|
| Core Courses : | 30 semester units (10 courses) |
| Theology Requirement : | 6 semester units (2 courses) |
| Total Units : | 36 semester units (12 courses) |
Unit Transfer Policy
A transfer unit cannot exceed 49% or more of total graduation units. This means the majority of units must be taken at Caroline University. The acceptance of credits is at the description of the university, depending upon the academic rigor of the prior course experience.
Program Learning Outcomes
At the summation of the Master of Philosophy Study, the student will be able demonstrate the following capacities:
- To demonstrate their ability to outline Oriental Thought and Oriental Philosophy
- To analyze Yinyang Theory and Five Elements of the Universe
- To outline history and philosophical understanding of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism in Oriental Thought
- To outline and articulate I-Ching, its philosophical term, aspect and interpretation
- To demonstrate their ability to outline development of Oriental thoughts with a clear embodiment of Judeo-Christian ethics.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the Master of Philosophy program:
- Applicants for admission must be in possession of, or have candidacy for bachelor degree or its equivalent, and must submit official transcripts and/or copy of diploma for their college degree.
- A completed application form for admission
- Application Fee
- Recommendation Form
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete 10 core courses along with 2 theology courses requirements.
| Categories | Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (8 courses / 24 units) |
MPS601 | General Theory of Geomancy (3 units) | 24 |
| MPS602 | Introduction to Yin-Yang and Five Elements Theory (3) | ||
| MPS603 | Book of Oriental Classics I (3 units) | ||
| MPS604 | Yin-Yang and Five Elements Practical Application (3) | ||
| MPS605 | I-Ching Practices (3) | ||
| MPS606 | The Basics of Yin-Yang and Five Elements (3) | ||
| MPS607 | Understanding I-Ching (3) | ||
| MPS608 | Management of Impression I (3) | ||
| MPS609 | Management of Impression II (3) | ||
| MPS600 | The Analects of Confucius (3) | ||
| MPS610 | Oriental Geographic for Architecture (3) | ||
| MPS611 | Study of ChangJa Thought (3) | ||
| MPS612 | Advanced City Geography Theory (3) | ||
| MPS613 | Seminar in Logical Analysis (3) | ||
| MPS614 | Studies in Western Ethical Theories (3) | ||
| MPS615 | I-Ching Practices 2 (3) | ||
| MPS616 | Studies in Royal Tombs (3) | ||
| MPS617 | Practice of City Geography Theory | ||
| MPS618 | Topics in Contemporary Ethics | ||
| MPS619 | Practice of City Geography Theory2 | ||
| Total | 24 | ||
Elective Courses: 2 Course (6 units)
| Categories | Code | Course Title | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Thought Major (2 courses) |
MPS511 | Confucius Political Thought (3) | 6 | |
| MPS512 | Mencius Political Thought (3) | |||
| MPS513 | Lao-thzu’s Thought (3) | |||
| MPS514 | Hanfeitzu’s Political Thought (3) | |||
| MPS515 | Global & Market-oriented Public Policy (3) | |||
| MPS516 | Ecological Philosophy (3) | |||
| MPS517 | Competition Policy and Consumer Welfare (3) | |||
| MPS521 | Chinese Religious Philosophy (3) | |||
| Total | 6 | |||
Theology Requirements: 2 courses (6 units)
| Categories | Code | Course Title | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 courses (6 units) | OT501 | Theology of OT (3) | 6 | |
| NT501 | Theology of NT (3) | |||
| THE501 | Comparative Religion (3) | |||
| THE502 | Psychology of Religion (3) | |||
| OT502 | Introduction to Prophet (3) | |||
| NT502 | Life and Teaching of Christ (3) | |||
| THE503 | Biblical Theology (3) | |||
| THE504 | Church History (3) | |||
| THE505 | Philosophy of Religion(3) | |||
| BT501 | Survey of Old Testament (3) | |||
| BT502 | Survey of New Testament (3) | |||
| Total | 6 | |||
Graduation Requirement
- Students must complete 36 semester hours of credits including at least 30 units of core courses.
- Students must complete course work with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 out of 4.0 scales.
- Student must pass capstone course (MPS612: Research in Eastern Philosophy and Classical Literature) with a grade “B” or better.
- Students must complete 2 theology class requirements and pass exit interview
