Jesuit formation, to which Fordham’s M.A. in Philosophy and Society (MAPS) directly responds, comprises a three-year period of full-time graduate-level studies. Our innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum leverages the best of the Catholic intellectual tradition and Fordham’s disciplinary strengths in philosophy, theology, the social and natural sciences, the arts, and the humanities to advance knowledge and learning that promote faith and social justice. A central characteristic of the program is the integration of academic studies with contextually oriented ministry undertaken in solidarity with local communities (praxis-based learning). Students will establish ongoing relationships with community partners which include a well-established network of Bronx based parishes and non-profit/nongovernmental organizations. The program will also include an institutional partnership between Fordham, the Society of Jesus, and the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO), Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, Mexico, where students have the opportunity to spend six months working on language and taking courses with brother Jesuits at the ITESO.
Primary Learning Goals
Primary Learning Goals
Primary Learning Goals
After taking these 21 required units (in addition to the three-unit Capstone experience), students will need to take at least 6 additional units in philosophy (either in the Interdisciplinary Core or as Electives)
Primary Learning Goals
Primary Learning Goals
After taking these 6 required units (in addition to 15 units in Contextual Analysis and Jesuit Studies) students will need to take 3 additional units in theology (either in the Interdisciplinary Core or Electives)
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3 units in each of the following three areas
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Interdisciplinary Program Committee
Assisting the Director and Associate Director of MAPS with the governance and assessment of the program, the Interdisciplinary Program Committee is composed of faculty from a variety of disciplines and research areas. The current members of the committee are: