Studies & Degrees in History of Ideas

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Have you recently earned your undergraduate degree, perhaps in the field of Philosophy, History, Anthropology or Sociology, and are now looking for an advanced educational program that matches your unique interests and abilities?  Have you considered pursuing a Master of Arts degree in the History of Ideas—a program now offered by a select number of universities throughout the country and world?  If you’re a deep thinker, someone keen on the idea of studying and analyzing Man’s ideas on creation and other important topics, the Master of Arts degree in the History of Ideas may be the ideal program for you.  Here we will describe this program in a bit more detail, including a brief course description and some information regarding the coursework that typically comprises this field of study.
 
Master of Arts Degree in the History of Ideas:  Course Description
 
The Master of Arts Degree in the History of Ideas is a graduate-level program that typically spans two to three years in duration.  The program is in essence a diachronic study of the key ideas formulated throughout history, particularly ideas about creation, and the manner in which those ideas have interacted with one another in their journey through time. 
 
The program is designed for students who are self-motivated and have a passion for intellectual thought and history, regardless of whether they plan to use this knowledge later in an academic setting.  To participate in the M.A. program in the History of Ideas, students must possess, at minimum, a bachelor degree, preferably in philosophy, history or another one of the social or behavioral sciences, with a 2.5 grade point average in all previous coursework.  Most colleges and universities will also require students to take and pass an entrance examination prior to being considered for admission, and/or present letters of recommendation from individuals with personal knowledge of the student’s academic abilities.
 
Students who complete the program are regularly sought for employment positions in a wide variety of industries, particularly in education, where they serve as teachers/professors at the college or university level, designing curriculum, developing coursework and engaging in theoretical and applied research.  The thoughtful skills learned through the M.A. program in the History of Ideas can also appeal to employers in the fields of journalism and publishing; local government and civil service; and the non-profit/charity sectors.
 
Master of Arts Degree in the History of Ideas:  Coursework
 
The coursework for the M.A. program in the History of Ideas may consist of a number of different modules depending on the institution, with topics that may include:
 

• Science and Faith-Based Issues
• Biblical Interpretations of Genesis and Creation
• Darwinism
• Social Darwinism
• Political Ideas and Concepts
• Women’s Rights
• Cyclical Patterns of History
• Myths and Fables
• Literature and Ideas
• And more…

 
The Master of Arts degree in the History of Ideas culminates with a capstone research project or Master’s thesis.  The exact topic for this culminating assignment is usually up to the student, provided that topic is first approved by the faculty.