Learning Beyond the Classroom
At UD, learning is not limited to the classroom. Your academic study is enriched by a wealth of opportunities to enhance your understanding of philosophy.
Phi Sigma
Tau
The University of Dayton's Department of Philosophy hosts a chapter of the national philosophy honor society, Phi Sigma Tau. Students' eligibility to join the society depends upon the number of credit hours they have completed in philosophy, their grade point average and class rank. Phi Sigma Tau members can submit papers and book reviews for publication in the undergraduate philosophy journal Dialogue.
Phi Sigma Tau offers a setting in which our students can pursue philosophical reflection and dialogue together with philosophy faculty outside of formal classroom work.
World Philosophy Day
World Philosophy Day is celebrated every third Thursday of November. To celebrate this day, the Department of Philosophy organizes a full day of events, including student research presentations (pictured), student-led discussions of philosophical topics, movie screenings, games and keynote presentations by prominent philosophers.
Richard R. Baker Philosophy Colloquium
The Richard R. Baker Philosophy Colloquium brings outstanding scholars from across the country to campus to present and discuss their research. The colloquium focuses either on a set of philosophical issues or on the work of a renowned individual philosopher. Philosophy students are encouraged to attend the colloquium and meet the participants.
Thompson Lecture in Christian Philosophy
The Thompson lecture in Christian Philosophy brings scholars from across the country to the University of Dayton to present and discuss their research. There will be opportunities for philosophy majors to meet with the scholars while they are on campus. Registration is not required.