8 Philosophy, Ethics and Religious Studies Degree Programs in Switzerland

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Philosophy is different from other disciplines: it doesn't just teach you what to think, but also how to think. Studying philosophy is essential for developing critical and analytical thinking skills, learning to argue, and acquiring skills in written and oral communication. For this reason, philosophy graduates are highly appreciated on the job market.

The Master in Philosophy at USI aims to provide an absorbing grounding in a number of interrelated fields, combining contemporary research in Philosophy with Ancient and Medieval thought. Some courses are particularly concerned with the topic of time and existence, aiming at providing a full grasp of two central linked philosophical topics, which are at the centre of contemporary discussions and much debated by ancient and medieval thinkers.

The Master in Science, Philosophy and Theology of Religions was activated in 2006 at the FTL as part of the Re.Te Institute. (Religions and Theology), with the aim of training in the knowledge of religions and interreligious dialogue in an increasingly multicultural world. Since 2014, thanks to the collaboration with the USI eLearning Lab (eLab), the Master has also been activated in an online formula. Today this is the only available way of using its courses.

The Master of Arts in Interreligious Dialogue. Science, Philosophy and Theology of Religions has been designed to provide extensive knowledge of the major world religions and explain their basic principles, different structures, and history.

The Master of Arts in interreligious dialogue: Science, Philosophy and Theology of Religions, promoted by the Re.Te. Institute ("Religions and Theology") of the Lugano Faculty of Theology, has been designed to provide extensive knowledge of the major world religions, explain their basic principles, their different structures, and their history. The Master’s course aims to teach its students to promote and develop a dialogue with members of other religions, precisely by gaining an appreciation of other religions and learning how to communicate and hold effective interaction.

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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a prestigeous research-based programme. It is perceived as the highest Master's degree. The entire study concentrates exclusively on a student’s chosen subject area. They can determine their subject area by the topic of the thesis, based on the required general criteria of the Master's degree. I.e., in contrast to a traditional Master's programme the MPhil solely consists of a comprehensive thesis without any taught modules. The purpose of this structure is to systematically introduce students to methodological research. An individually assigned supervisor provides comprehensive advice on a 1:1 basis to each student. The supervisor accompanies students comprehensively and in direct contact during the whole time. Therefore, the MPhil also is an ideal distance learning course for those who are interested in a high-quality Master's degree and/or want to prepare themselves for their doctoral studies.