Opportunities for Philosophy Students

Philosophy Club

The Philosophy Club is a chill group of students who seek to discuss important philosophic matters in the context of relationship. We achieve this by weekly, low-key meetings in a student’s apartment with plenty of hot drinks. All majors welcome!

Speakers Series

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About the Speaker Series

Internships

Philosophy internships are an important link between the academic study of philosophy and the practical application of philosophical concepts and methods. There are almost no limits to the sorts of internship opportunities students may explore. For example, Annie-Clarendon Wilson was awarded Wheaton College’s Center for Urban Engagement Fellowship in Public Interest Law including a summer internship with Greater Chicago Legal Clinic Inc.

About Philosophy Internships

CUE Summer Legal Fellowship

The Fellowship in Public Interest Law responds to God’s call for justice in the world by providing paid internships of 8-10 weeks at carefully selected Chicago-based organizations serving the legal needs of under-resourced communities while providing mentoring opportunities with alumni working in legal professions. It is open to anyone considering a legal profession after graduation.

Learn About the Program

Laurence Arndt as a CUE Summer Legal Fellow and is now pursuing his JD at the University of Illinois College of Law.

Study Abroad Opportunities

"Here is a quote from Maggie or Steven about their time in Oxford"

- Maggie XXXX

Wheaton Philosophy Students enjoy a variety of study abroad opportunities including places like Oxford, UK; Mexico, and more!

Phi Sigma Tau

Phi Sigma Tau is the International Honor Society in Philosophy. Wheaton College's chapter was founded in 1962.

Teaching Assistantships

As a Philosophy Department teaching assistant, you will have opportunities to edit papers for publication, research materials for book or paper publishing, contribute to the teaching process by grading and commenting on papers, provide support for professor’s research, and more!

Student Studying in Wheaton College Library

Summer Research

Philosophy students have many opportunities for summer research with our renowned faculty.

Philosophy Essay Content

Each year undergraduate philosophy students are invited to submit an original essay on any topic in philosophy.

First and Second Place winners are invited to present their work at the Philosophy Department’s Spring Colloquium, where they will have the opportunity to share their essays with faculty, students, and fellow philosophers. Winning essays will also receive a modest cash prize ($250 for first; $100 for second).

Learn More About How to Submit Your Essay

Departmental Honors Program

A departmental honors program requires an honors thesis, PHIL 499 Honors Thesis which is an independent philosophical project requiring original research and/or argumentation, developed in a scholarly paper and culminating in an oral examination. By application only.

Independent Studies

Guided reading and research for the advanced philosophy student.