Students at Messiah University engage the big questions of humanity and faith, and explore ways to serve others in the church and society.  Our students grow deep in their faith while thinking critically and preparing to serve others with wisdom and compassion.

Students in the Department of Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies are prepared with the following degree options: 

  • African American Religion and Culture
  • Biblical and Religious Studies
  • Christian Ministries and Leadership
  • Youth Ministries
  • Philosophy

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Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Trapped in a Columbarium of Concepts?(A Philosopher's Self-Help Guide), Richard Prensner

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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Redefining the Security-Development Nexus: Peace and Sustainable Development in Eastern Congo, Sarah Gross

Theses/Dissertations from 2009

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The Role of Religion in an Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Nevin Climenhaga

Theses/Dissertations from 2006

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Peace, Postmodernism, and Praxis: 'Binding and Loosing' as a Model for Conflict Transformation, Ben Lamb

Theses/Dissertations from 2004

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Nonviolence in the Real World, Shawn Horine

Theses/Dissertations from 2003

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The Reality of Evil and Christian Visions of God, Sharon A. Hewitt

Theses/Dissertations from 2002

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Influence and Free Will, Sharon A. Hewitt