PPF 5

The Philosophy and Letters (undergraduate) and Pre-Theology (graduate) programs have been updated to ensure that new students meet the academic requirements of the latest PPF.

However, all preministry students are most strongly encouraged to take the following courses as part of their degrees (UD Core courses are marked with an asterisk *). Graduate (pre-Theology) students should take the philosophy and theology courses specified below:

Philosophy (30 Credits):
PHI 1301, Philosophy and Ethical Life *
PHI 2323, Philosophy of Man *
PHI 3311, Philosophy of Being *
PHI 3325, Ancient Philosophy
PHI 3326, Medieval Philosophy
PHI 3327, Early Modern Philosophy
PHI 3328, Recent Philosophy
PHI 4331, Epistemology
PHI 4336, Ethics
PHI 4337, Philosophy of God


Philosophy and Letters (7 credits):
PHL 3105, Logic
PHL 4341, Senior Seminar
PHL 4342, Senior Thesis

Theology (12 Credits):
Theology 1310 Understanding the Bible *
Theology 2311 Western Theological Tradition *
Both of THE 3331 and THE 3332 (Systematic Theology) or their equivalents.

Advanced Related electives (6 credits):
Two courses (six credits in advanced related electives. Elective options include but are not limited to: Moral Theology, American Catholic History, Sacred Art and Architecture, History of Spirituality, Theological Reflection, World Religions.

Math / Logic (3 credits):
Math 1301 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Matthew Ogilvie

PPF FAQ

Q. I started my studies at University of Dallas before the release of PPF 5. Do I have to take the new curriculum?

A. To fulfill the requirements of the University of Dallas Philosophy & Letters major, you are required to take the courses indicated in the "Bulletin" current at the time of your enrolment. So students who commenced prior to 2008 are required by UD only to fulfill the requirements of the "old" curriculum. However, to proceed to theology studies, you may need to take the extra courses indicated by the PPF. I strongly suggest you seek counsel from your rector, formation director and/or vocation director as to which courses you should now be taking.