Dr. Noël Saenz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Noël Saenz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His work primarily focuses on metaphysics and philosophy of religion, along with an interest in value theory. Saenz has taught various courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Reasoning, and Biomedical Ethics. He has also led graduate seminars on topics such as Composition and Grounding, and is involved in dissertation supervision. With a strong academic background, he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2014, an M.A. from Western Michigan University in 2009, and a B.A. from Biola University in 2006. His research interests encompass a wide range of philosophical areas, emphasizing metaphysical inquiries and the implications of religious philosophy on value theory.

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Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
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Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
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Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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