MickeyJr

Hi, I wonder if anyone here has switched from another discipline to lit. I've completed an MA in philosophy and another in theology. Now I am finding myself drawn to the notion of a literature PhD. What's the experience like to switch disciplines? What are the benefits/drawbacks to such a move? Am I nuts?

Excellent idea! Thanks, I'll look into this.

I didn't get two MAs in the humanities for the money. I did it because I had the opportunity to spend two years studying things I love, theology and philosophy. I hoped to get a PhD and eventually teach but both of those are looking further off than I originally thought. And even then, the PhD and a full-time teaching job seemed unlikely. So now I'm working FT in food service and I'd love some PT job - adjunct, online teaching, writing, editing, anything - that would keep me in that world. Really, I just enjoy academics and like to spend time in that world. I've applied to community, junior, and online teaching jobs with no results. That's not too surprising, given I don't have a PhD. Are there other teaching or academic-related jobs that I haven't thought of? Best, Mick