Bachelor in Philosophy (Bachelor's)

George Fox University is a Christ-centered Christian university in Newberg, Oregon, with more than 60 undergraduate and adult degree programs and over 20 master's, doctoral and certificate programs. Its academic offerings span traditional undergraduate study and graduate education. The university's Christian engineering program ranks first in the West in the 2026 U.S. News recognition cited on its homepage. Its interior design program has also received a national award for outreach to California fire victims.

Academic life is tied to students' career discovery and sense of calling. George Fox describes its approach through the Be Known Promise, which focuses on knowing each student personally, academically and spiritually. Rigorous academics are paired with opportunities to develop resilience, and students are encouraged to build friendships and take part in campus memories. The university serves more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

International students should expect a distinctly Christian campus environment. All faculty and staff are Christian, and the university's community is designed to support spiritual growth alongside academic work. Traditional undergraduate students receive financial aid, and the homepage states that 100 percent receive it. Campus life also includes service opportunities in surrounding communities, including an annual Serve Day involving students and employees. George Fox offers a setting where education, faith, community participation and preparation for future work are closely connected.

Students engage in critical analysis of ethical theories, logical reasoning, and Christian apologetics through written essays and classroom discussions. They explore questions about truth, knowledge, goodness, and the nature of belief using a Christian philosophical framework. The programme emphasizes developing strong writing and argumentation skills within a faith-based academic context. Students study how philosophical ideas connect to real-world issues in ministry, education, and public life.

Focus areas include Christian apologetics, ethical theory, logic, philosophy of knowledge, philosophy of religion, applied ethics.

The concentration is part of a BA in Theology and includes coursework in philosophy and theology. Students complete 12 courses across the Cornerstone Core and additional courses specific to the concentration.

Graduates enter careers in ministry, social services, education, law, nonprofit leadership, and graduate study in theology, divinity, or related fields.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Admission requires submission of transcripts and a personal statement. No specific standardized test scores are required for entry.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.