Hons in Philosophy

The Honours program in Philosophy at St. Thomas More College, a federated college of the University of Saskatchewan, leads to a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree, alongside four-year, three-year, and double-honours options offered in the same subject. The curriculum centres on fundamental questions about the human condition, with particular emphasis on continental philosophy, philosophy of religion, ethics, and ancient and medieval philosophy. As a Catholic college, St. Thomas More frames the subject partly around dialogue between reason and faith, and Philosophy contributes courses to the college's interdisciplinary Social Justice and Catholic Studies programs. The honours route is designed for students seeking a deeper, more research-intensive engagement with the discipline than the standard degree routes provide. It particularly suits students considering vocational formation or further theological study, including those exploring a path toward Catholic priesthood or lay ministry, as well as students planning graduate study in philosophy or a related field. More broadly, the program benefits anyone drawn to sustained argumentative reasoning, ethical inquiry, and the historical development of philosophical thought, skills that transfer to fields such as law, public policy, education, and ministry.