Doctoral Degree in Philanthropic Studies
Interested in becoming a researcher or scholar? Or maybe you have your eye on a leadership role within philanthropy, higher education, or a nonprofit organization? A Ph.D. from the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy offers a rigorous interdisciplinary training that will prepare you for a wide variety of professional and academic positions. Our curriculum includes courses in:
- Historical and cultural perspectives
- Ethical, moral, and religious aspects
- Philanthropy and nonprofit organizations in society
- Qualitative and Quantitative methods
You will work side by side with faculty that are leading experts in the field and join students from across the world who are preparing themselves to contribute to cutting-edge knowledge about the social sector.
Graduate students are required to complete a 90-hour program that includes:
15 credits in core philanthropy courses:
- PHST P-662 Hist. and Cult. Perspectives of Phil.
- PHST P-664 Role of Phil/NPO in Society
- PHST P-665 Role of Phil/NPO in Society 2
- PHST P-790 Dissertation Seminar
12 credits in a minor
9 credits in research methods
6 credits in electives
18 credits dissertation
This program is only available to students who have completed a master's degree. Students may transfer up to 30 credit hours of relevant coursework. The program is generally completed by full-time students.
For more information contact sopphd@iupui.edu to make an appointment with Dr. Lehn Benjamin, Director of Graduate Programs.
Last Updated: Feb. 2016
