Ludwig Maximilian University Of Munich Philosophy Masters

Last Updated on December 14, 2022

Our Master (MA) program in Logic and Philosophy of Science was founded in October 2012. It is an international MA program of the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich.

LMU has a long-standing tradition in both philosophy of science and logic reaching back to the time of Wolfgang Stegmüller and Kurt Schütte. In recent years, this tradition has been revived by establishing two new chairs in logic and philosophy of language (held by Hannes Leitgeb) and in philosophy of science (held by Stephan Hartmann), and by founding the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP). Hannes Leitgeb was awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in 2010. In April 2012, a second Alexander von Humboldt Professorship was awarded to Stephan Hartmann.

The MCMP provides a lively environment for studying logic and philosophy of science. The MCMP is embedded into the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies at LMU which is one of the largest in the German-speaking world, covering a wealth of philosophical research areas, and attracting students and researchers from around the world.

Our MA program is not just open to philosophy and logic undergraduates but we also aim to attract undergraduates from relevant scientific disciplines, such as mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, economics, linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, the social sciences or related disciplines.

Norbert Gratzl and Alexander Reutlinger are the coordinators of our Master in Logic and Philosophy of Science.

Further Details regarding the Master in Logic and Philosophy of Science

Language

The language of the program and its courses is English.

Duration

The MA is a two-year program (four semesters, 120 ECTS).

Tuition and Financial Support

The MA program in Logic and Philosophy of Science is free, apart from a semester fee of approximately 130 € for each student (including a student services contribution and a basic fee covering public transport in Munich, “Semesterticket”). Comparable MA programs in other countries — especially in the United States and the United Kingdom — typically have very high tuition costs. In Munich, however, students are expected to cover their own living costs including, for instance, expenses for accommodation and health insurance.
Although there are no internal scholarships available to MA students at the MCMP, there are a number of external funding organizations that offer financial support for MA students. One useful resource is the DAAD’s (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship Database. American graduate students can also apply for a Fulbright grant.

Basic Structure of the Master Program

To complete the MA program, students must earn 120 ECTS (that is, credit points).
Students are required to write a master thesis and complete the following course requirements:

• 4 Master colloquia (Central Topics in Logic I & II, Central Topics in Philosophy of Science I & II)
• 2 special Master lectures (Formal Methods I & II)
• 6 elective courses in at least two of the following modules:
  • Logic
  • Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics
  • General Philosophy of Science
  • Philosophy of the Special Sciences
  • Rational Choice and Formal Epistemology
  • Themes in Analytic Philosophy
• 1 Master thesis preparation course
• 1 Disputation (defense of the Master thesis)

A full description of all modules can be found in the modules catalogue for the “Master’s Program: Logic and Philosophy of Science” (PDF, 657 Kb) (Last updated: 27 July 2018).

To get an impression of what courses are taught in our Master program, please consult the LMU Course Catalogue (Vorlesungsverzeichnis).

German language requirement for admitted students

Students who are admitted to our MA program are required to obtain a certificate in a basic German course of Level A1 (of the “Gemeinsame Europäischer Referenzrahmen für Sprachen”) until the end of the first year of their studies in the MA program. It is, of course, also possible to satisfy this require before starting the MA program in Munich. For further information about German courses see here:

• LMU’s recommended German classes
• International University Club Munich (IUCM)

English-taught master’s degree programs

No matter whether you come from Germany or abroad, LMU’s English-held master’s degree programs combine challenging research with professional qualifications — and make you fit for a wide range of international career paths. The prerequisite, of course, is that you can prove you have a very good command of English.

• American History, Culture and Society
• Astrophysics
• Biochemistry
• Data Science
• Economics
• English Studies
• Epidemiology
• Evolution, Ecology and Systematics
• Geobiology and Paleobiology
• Geomaterials and Geochemistry
• Geophysics
• Human Biology — Principles of Health and Disease
• Insurance, Executive Master
• International Health
• Logic and Philosophy of Science
• Management – European Triple Degree
• Management – International Triple Degree
• Management and Digital Technologies
• Meteorology
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Neuro-Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Physics
• Plant Science
• Psychology Master’s Program in the Learning Sciences
• Quantitative Economics
• Software Engineering
• Statistics and Data Science
• Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Double degree programs

In these integrated degree programs, you will receive at least two academic degrees — one from LMU and another from one of our partner universities:

• German–French Law with the Université Panthéon Assas, Paris (France)
• Psychology: Learning Sciences (master’s) with the University of Twente (Netherlands)
• Financial and Actuarial Mathematics (master’s) with the Università degli studi di Bologna (Italy) and the Université d’Èvry-Val d’Essonne (France)
• German–French Master’s Program in History (master’s) with the Université Paris 1, Panthéon Sorbonne (France)
• Political Science (double master’s degree) with the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona (Spain)
• Political Science (double master’s degree) with the University of Stockholm (Sweden)
• Master of Science in Management – European triple degree with emlyon business school (Lyon, France) and Lancaster University Management School (Lancaster, UK)
• Master of Science in Management – International triple degree with Loyola University New Orleans (USA) and SKEMA, Paris (France)

Application Documents

To apply, please make sure to submit the following documents as PDF files:

1. A cover letter of 1-2 pages in which you explain why you would like to join the MA program and what qualifications you have to do so.
2. A CV (including, among others things, the list of courses you have taken as an undergraduate).
3. A copy of your transcript of records documenting your previous studies and degree(s) that are required to be equivalent to at least 150 ECTS, with an average grade of 2.0 or better. If your transcript is in neither German nor English, please make sure to submit a separate document (in English or German) explaining the meaning of your grades.
4. A writing sample in English. You may submit a term paper, a part of your undergraduate thesis, a published paper, or any other piece of writing that indicates your ability to understand, criticize, and develop philosophical arguments. A writing sample should not exceed 15 pages.
5. Proof of English language proficiency (see language requirements).
6. Please ask two referees to send a confidential letter of recommendation on official letterhead as a pdf file to [email protected], with your full name as the subject.

Applicants who are not German citizens must also apply to the International Office. The deadlines for this particular application may vary from semester to semester.

Denver Seminary’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision is a 4-year, relational, cohort-based, and online doctoral degree program. It prepares you to be a skilled counselor, educator, and supervisor ready to engage the critical mental health needs present in the world today. This in-depth and integrated experience will result in CES professionals who are informed, sophisticated practitioners. Graduates will be able to teach, supervise, and counsel in ways that address the complex questions of integrating the faith they believe with the skills they perform. The program is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). CACREP approval will be sought in keeping with CACREP timelines.

Our Counselor Education and Supervision PhD program connects you with professors and peers through interactive online environments with the benefit of a yearly in-person residency component on the Denver Seminary campus. As a graduate, you will be recognized as a leader in counseling, counselor education, supervision, and research. Additionally, your ability to integrate Christian biblical foundations with counseling theory and practice will prepare you to engage in issues of advocacy and leadership on local, national, and international levels.

Why study Doctoral Counselor Education and Supervision at Denver Seminary?

You will learn from expert faculty committed to your success.

Our distinguished Denver Seminary faculty represent a wide range of practical, clinical counseling experiences, extensive supervision knowledge and practice, and nationally-recognized teaching expertise. They model these counseling, supervision, and teaching principles, and illustrate how they practically integrate their faith in the counseling field. They are here to support student’s growth and education every step of the way.

Earn your degree online with the benefit from our yearly on-site residency component. 

The PhD program is designed to be completed primarily online to fit with your needs and lifestyle. You will learn as a cohort with other colleagues in a highly interactive and relational learning experience where faculty provide high-touch and personal instruction—whether you are online or on campus. Each year you will spend time on campus deepening connections and engaging face-to-face with faculty and peers for meaningful academic, personal, and professional development.

High-level course work and experience

This cutting-edge program provides excellence in training in the roles of counselor, educator, and supervisor that students in this degree must master. Program content provides training in all five CACREP doctoral level education spheres (Counseling, Education, Supervision, Leadership, and Research) creating a powerful program for leaders in the counseling community.

Integration of faith

Denver Seminary believes integration is not just a course student’s take, but something they embody. Our counseling PhD curriculum has intentionally integrated many aspects of theology, hermeneutics, spiritual formation, and biblical interpretation into every course throughout the program. In all courses, students are given opportunity to connect and apply doctrine and theology to the study and work of counseling.

Grow through personalized mentored formation.

At Denver Seminary we seek to provide a holistic approach to education and training where students are developed not only intellectually, but also spiritually and personally. As the primary instrument in counseling, the counselor must be a whole and healthy person, known by their deep character, professional skill, and knowledge. These cannot be learned solely in an academic classroom. The Personal Formation (PF) process exists to create the context where Counselor Education and Supervision PhD students grow in spiritual formation and character through guided mentored relationships.

What will I study?

This 66-credit degree program includes:

Core Courses (45 credits)

• Leadership in Counselor Education and Supervision, Theological Foundations of Counselor Education, Advanced Counseling Theories and Methods, Supervision of Counseling, Advanced Group Counseling, Advanced Cultural Foundations in Counseling, Advanced Counseling Research Design and Assessment, Quantitative Research Methods and Qualitative Research Methods.
  • Clinical Training Sequence – Practicum, Instructor Internship, Supervision Internship, Elective Internship (Students may choose a clinical, teaching, supervisory, research, or leadership internship).

Elective Courses (9 credits)

• Advanced Marriage and Family Counseling, Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Emerging Issues in Clinical Practice, Seminar in Program Evaluation and Grant Writing, Advanced Andragogy, Advanced Assessment, Seminar in Counselor Education, and/or a variety of Bible and Theology courses. 

Dissertation (12 credits)

Application Deadlines 

1. December 1, 2021 – Early Application Deadline 
2. January 1, 2022 – General Application Deadline
3. March 1, 2022 – Late Application Deadline

We are excited to announce that we have made scholarship funding available for students in our first cohort! Details to come soon. You can also learn about PhD Funding opportunities here.