2020-2021 Academic Catalog

Dec 17, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVE]

Philosophy, BA

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Purpose and Objectives

Wisdom and critical thinking skills are always necessary for succeeding in life. A major in philosophy assists students in the development of a solid biblical worldview and cultivates a lifelong ability to compare ideas and beliefs. The philosophy major program provides students with a substantial education in the history of philosophy and introduces them to several subject areas of contemporary philosophy. The program is organized to allow students to prepare for seminary, law school, or graduate school in general. In addition, the philosophy major also provides an excellent foundation for many vocations and careers ranging from higher education to ministry to business. Core courses lay a foundation for critical thinking and writing. Elective courses are flexible, allowing students to choose areas of interest.

Students will attain broad exposure to the history of Philosophy and an understanding of philosophical issues related to the Christian faith.
Students will be prepared for both academic and professional graduate study.
Students will develop writing and thinking skills for future study, professional careers, and lifelong ministry in the church.

See Undergraduate Core for graduation requirements.

Course of Study (120)

Degree Core (54)

Philosophy Major Courses (27)

Foundation (12)

Choose two of the following history of philosophy courses:
PHI 3310 - Classical Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 3320 - Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 3330 - Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
The following course is required:
PHI 3920 - Philosophy Practicum Credits: 3
Choose one upper level philosophy course:
PHI 4813 - Philosophy of Religion Seminar Credits: 3
PHI 4812 - Political Theory Seminar Credits: 3
PHI 4814 - Moral Theory Seminar Credits: 3

Designated Philosophy Electives (9)

Choose three courses from the list below:

PHI 3310 - Classical Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 3320 - Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 3330 - Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 3340 - Contemporary Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 3500 - Philosophy of Science Credits: 3
PHI 3510 - Philosophy of Human Nature Credits: 3
PHI 3515 - Theory of Knowledge Credits: 3
PHI 3600 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
PHI 3610 - Introduction to Christian Apologetics Credits: 3
PHI 4700 - Philosophy of Law Credits: 3
PHI 4810 - Philosophy Seminar Credits: 3
PHI 4811 - Augustine Seminar Credits: 3
PHI 4812 - Political Theory Seminar Credits: 3
PHI 4813 - Philosophy of Religion Seminar Credits: 3
PHI 4814 - Moral Theory Seminar Credits: 3
PHI 5001 - Graduate Seminar in Philosophy Credits: 3

Designated non-Philosophy Electives (6)

Choose two courses from the list below:

BIB 4117 - Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
ENG 3/4xx Upper Level Literature Course Credits: 3
HUM 3/4xx Upper Level Humanities Course Credits: 3
ICS 3110 - Introduction to World Religions Credits: 3
MUS 4200 - History of Western Music I Credits: 3
MUS 4201 - History of Western Music II Credits: 3
MUS 4810 - Contemporary Christian Worship Credits: 3
PSY 3/4xx - Upper level Psychology Course Credits: 3

Language (6)

Philosophy majors must take at least six credit hours in a foreign language.

Open Electives (33)

Suggested Program of Study

Year 1 - Fall

CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel Credits: 0
ENG 1110 - Composition and Research Credits: 3
MSD 1110 - Encountering Spiritual Formation Credits: 3
HIS 1110 - Introduction to World History Credits: 3
PHI 2110 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Culture & Art Elective Credits: 3

Year 1 - Spring

CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel Credits: 0
CSL 0101 - Christian Service Learning I Credits: 0
ENG 1111 - Literature and Research Credits: 3
ICS 1210 - Discovering the Mission of God Credits: 3
PHI 2610 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3
PSY 2110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3

Year 2 - Fall

BIB 1116 - Old Testament Survey Credits: 3
CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel Credits: 0
COM 2110 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
CSL 0201 - Christian Service Learning II Credits: 0
XXX xxxx - Foreign Language Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3

Year 2 - Spring

BIB 1120 - New Testament Survey Credits: 3
CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel Credits: 0
CSL 0202 - Christian Service Learning III Credits: 0
PHI 3xxx - Philosophy Foundation Course Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Designated non-Philosophy Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Foreign Language Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Science Elective Credits: 3

Year 3 - Fall

BIB 3420 - Principles of Bible Interpretation Credits: 3
CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel Credits: 0
PHI 3xxx - Philosophy Foundation Course Credits: 3
THE 3310 - Christian Theology Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3

Year 3 - Spring

BIB 3616 - Romans Credits: 3
CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel Credits: 0
PHI 3920 - Philosophy Practicum Credits: 3
PHI xxxx - Designated Philosophy Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Designated non-Philosophy Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3

Year 4 - Fall

BIB 4310 - Progress of Redemption Credits: 3
CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel Credits: 0
PHI 4140 - Seminar in Ethics Credits: 3
PHI xxxx - Designated Philosophy Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3

Year 4 - Spring

CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel Credits: 0
PHI 4xxx - Philosophy Foundation Course Credits: 3
PHI xxxx - Designated Philosophy Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3
XXX xxxx - Open Elective Credits: 3