Master in Philosophy, Theology and Religions

Have you submitted your application yet?

There’s still time to do just that! The deadline for late applications is 31st August, to join us THIS FALL.

Apply on our website NOW: https://www.unilu.ch/en/faculties/faculty-of-theology/institutes-and-research-units/theirs/online-masters/

A comedy TV show about philosophy? Yes, please!
Are you a fan of The Good Place? So are we!
You know the drill! Read the quote and guess if it’s a philosophy quote or a line from The Good Place.
Remember your epistemic virtues: no cheating!
Tell us your guesses in the comments!

Did you enjoy our summer reading list from last week?
We guarantee you’ll love this one, too. Why?
Because all of these books were written by a PhilTeR faculty member!
Which book are you excited to read the most? Which one have you already read? Share your thoughts with us!

There’s still time to join the online MA PhilTeR Programme, THIS FALL!
Make sure you send in your application by 31 AUGUST!
What are you waiting for?
Head to our website to apply!

https://www.unilu.ch/en/faculties/faculty-of-theology/institutes-and-research-units/theirs/online-masters/

Happy birthday to Peter Adamson, who teaches “History of Philosophy Across Religions” and was also the moderator of PhilTeR’s very first live debate among our students!

Share with us your favourite memory of him in our programme, and wish him a happy birthday!

Introducing: The PhilTeR Game Show!
The rules are simple: read the quote and guess if it’s a philosophy quote or a song lyric. Let us know your score in the comments! Exercise your epistemic virtues and don’t cheat!
Tell us your guesses in the comments!

Don’t forget to reapply your SPF while sipping on a fresh drink to stay hydrated, and grab any of these books to keep you company while you work on your tan.
Whatever your vibe, we think our recommendations match it!

We'll take you into a world of Philosophers, ideas and books through a program that is fully online, intellectually rigourous and really affordable!

Are you ready?

Applications to the Fall Semester are open until August 31st!

Apply now: https://www.unilu.ch/en/faculties/faculty-of-theology/institutes-and-research-units/theirs/online-masters/ =c140841

to one of this year's greatest hits: Linda Zagzebski and Ryan Mullins debate on omnisubjectivity and panentheism.

Stay tuned for our next debates and open lectures!

Apply now: https://www.unilu.ch/en/faculties/faculty-of-theology/institutes-and-research-units/theirs/online-masters/

Digital Open Day with Linda Zagzebski and Ryan Mullins

Apply to our very own Eras Tour!

Whatever your era, our Master’s Programme will take you there! We cover ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary philosophies of religion. Philosophy never goes out of style.

Apply now: https://www.unilu.ch/en/faculties/faculty-of-theology/institutes-and-research-units/theirs/online-masters/

Listen up, y'all and pull up to TODAY's info event (6 PM C.E.T)!

Lucerne also offers a CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) in Philosophy, Theology, and Judaism/Christianity/Islam.

Check us out and register here: https://www.unilu.ch/en/events/information-event-cas-in-philosophy-theology-and-judaism-christianity-islam-1-8526/

Come take a free ride with us through some of life's most interesting philosophical and theological questions. We have several scholarship opportunities still available.

At Lucerne, our students have the opportunity to study great Islamic thinkers like al-Maturidi, Avicenna, al-Ghazali, and more. Come join us for some fascinating philosophical discussions.

We have multiple scholarship opportunities for students starting in the fall. We also have a special set of scholarships for Polish students who are wishing to further their studies in philosophy and theology. Come check us out while there is still time.

https://www.unilu.ch/en/faculties/faculty-of-theology/institutes-and-research-units/theirs/online-masters/scholarships/

We had a wonderful time at Lucerne's Conference on Arabic and Latin Theories of the Several Senses of Being! Yes, we had the lucerne group presenting their papers to Amos Bertolacci, Gyula Klima, Silvia Donati, Fabrizio Amerini and Ana Maria Mora Marquez, who responded to their papers.

Some of us are organising this conference on Arabic and Latin Theories of the Senses of Being that will start tomorrow.
You can still participate online! Send an email to [email protected]

International Conference: Arabic and Latin Theories of the Several Senses of Being International Conference: Arabic and Latin Theories of the Several Senses of Being Add to calendar Date: 10th June 2024 to 11th June 2024 Time: 09.00 h to 18.00 h Location: Universität Luzern (Inseli 220) and Zoom (upon registration) Aristotle maintains that being is said in several senses. In part...

The deadline to apply for scholarships is on July 1st! Send in your applications and learn about Plato and Aristotle, and all that!

Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/unilu-scholarships

Don’t forget to check out Laura’s interview by clicking on this link: https://tinyurl.com/philter-linkedin

The deadline to apply for SCHOLARSHIPS is coming up FAST.
Make sure you send in your application before 1st JULY!

Ryan Mullins and our team organised a live interview of Linda Zagzebski on Omnisubjectivity and Panentheism. We chatted about God, knowledge, emotions, and the Master's program. Enjoy!

Ep. 148 Omnisubjectivity and Panentheism with Linda Zagzebski by The Reluctant Theologian Podcast I have a very special episode for you today. I have an interview with the one and only Linda Zagzebski! We are chatting about her new book on omnisubjectivity. We are going to explore the different ways that God might be omnisubjective, and give a special look at panentheism. This episode also conta...

It’s Tea-Talk Tuesday!

We sat with Laura, one of the first students to join our programme, and discussed the Problem of Evil, killing your idols, and the universal human experience.
Check out her interview by clicking on this link: https://tinyurl.com/philter-linkedin

We got an interesting message in the mail today!
Philosophically, how would you answer the most pressing question of our day and age?
How well did we do? Let us know in the comments!

Today is Persian Language Day!
Here are our top picks for Persian thinkers – can you guess how many of them disagreed Ibn Sīna?
Who are your favourite Persian philosophers?

Two years on, and our students are still raving about their time in Lucerne. Here is what Ruža had to say!
Check out her full interview by clicking on this link: https://tinyurl.com/philter-linkedin

Fact Friday: today is 138th birthday of the author of “Church Dogmatics”, Karl Barth!

It’s Tea-Talk Tuesday!
We sat with Ruža, one of the first students to join our programme, and talked about philosophy (of course!), and its connection to architecture.
Check out her interview by clicking on this link: https://tinyurl.com/philter-linkedin.

It is an objective truth that today is Kierkegaard’s 211th birthday; it is a subjective truth that he is a fantastic philosopher and theologian!

ANNOUNCEMENT:
Have you submitted your application for the upcoming semester? Late registrations are still open until August 30! But the REAL NEWS is that we have limited spots available for SCHOLARSHIPS: hurry up and apply for the chance to fully fund your studies – the deadline is 1st July!

Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/unilu-scholarships

The EARLY BIRD APPLICATION DEADLINE for the Fall Semester is in FOUR DAYS!

Better wrap up that application and send it in – the good news is: you don’t need to prepare for an entrance exam, as with other graduate programmes. All you need to do is click send when you’re done!

To submit your application, click here: https://tinyurl.com/philter-apply

We interviewed one of our first students, Ryan Shields, about his journey with philosophy and theology, and his experience with PhilTeR. Here’s what he had to say when we asked him what drew him in to the programme.

Did you read our first Tea-Talk Tuesday yet?

If you haven’t, click here: https://tinyurl.com/philter-linkedin