A Reading Room and Library is reserved for use by graduate students in the Department of Philosophy. In the interest of promoting our students' professional development, the Department also provides financial assistance to students who wish to attend national and regional conferences. Distinguished Speakers Series, Colloquia, and Conferences The Department's Speakers Series provides students the opportunity to hear, meet, and converse with distinguished philosophers from the U.S. and abroad on a regular basis. In recent years, LMU has also hosted conferences of the Society of Christian Philosophy, American Catholic Philosophical Association, and the Sartre Society. In addition, our graduate students are invited to join Department of Philosophy colloquia in which members of the faculty present recent work for general discussion.
Students are also eligible for departmental assistance to attend local and regional conferences.
Additional opportunities for professional involvement are provided by the annual spring conference sponsored by the Lonergan Center and by the annual interdisciplinary SynThink Colloquia . The Department offers up to four Graduate Assistantships each year. Assistantships include full tuition remission and a stipend and are awarded for a two-year period. Contact the department for further details and visit the Graduate Division's Financial Assistance information . Admission Requirements 1.