Diploma in Philosophy

DIPLOMA IN PHILOSOPHY

Jordan
University
College

Objectives of the Programme

The aim of the Jordan University College Philosophy programme is to provide a good opportunity, facilities and environment to the student interested in studying Philosophy with to study the subject at university level. The programme will give the student an opportunity to study among other things, the origin of Philosophy, the different Philosophical schools of thought, the major themes, issues and concepts addressed by Philosophy, key Philosophers throughout the centuries, the contribution of Philosophy in human life and progress, issues of societal organisation, moral or ethical, political, human rights and development issues, and issues related to human dignity and respect, duty and responsibility, human knowledge and science, our origin and destiny, God and the universe, etc.

The programme is designed to address the intellectual needs and preparation for the following groups of students:

All students who want to major in Philosophy and make a career in this field;
Seminarians who will later on proceed to Theological studies, and
All other students who want to make Philosophy the base of their intellectual development, those who may later on want to proceed to other disciplines, e.g., law, political science, government, journalism, etc.

Requirements

Direct Entry Scheme Requirements for Diploma in Philosophy:

At least one principal pass in any subject obtained from Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE).
plus
At least four passes obtained from Ordinary Secondary Education (CSEE)

NB: Candidates seeking admission through Equivalent Entry Scheme should contact the Admission Office
For more informaiton go to Admission & Requirements

Duration of the Programme

The Diploma in Philosophy is a two (2) year programme.

Programme Contents

The Jordan University College programme in Philosophy covers ten (10) areas with courses distributed throughout the two (2) years of the Diploma programme. The following are the areas covered, namely, Fundamental Philosophy, History of Philosophy, African Philosophy, Philosophy of Absolute & Human Being, Social & Human Sciences, Spirituality, the Bible, Liturgy, Languages, Electives and Seminars. However, courses in Spirituality, Bible and Liturgy are obligatory only for the Seminarians.

Course Duration

The Jordan University College programme in Philosophy has courses in the following two classifications. The majority of the courses are for three (3) hours per week and are worth three (3) units, and the rest are for two (2) hours per week and are worth two units.