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This course covers a specialized and advanced topic in philosophy that is not covered in the normal curriculum. It is always offered with a subheading and is repeatable under a different subheading up to 12 hours. Prerequisite: PHL-180 and junior or senior classification.

A careful study from the philosophical perspective of the great oriental religious systems and the more recent cults that have emerged from these systems. Comparisons and differences will be noted and their major influence upon their respective cultures will be assessed. Especially recommendedfor missionary candidates. This course may be counted toward an Intercultural major or minor. Prerequisite: PHL-180. Meets General Education intercultural requirement.

Individually arranged reading, problem solving, or research in philosophy. Prerequisite: PHL-180.

This capstone course for Religion and Philosophy majors will explore contemporary questions concerning the points of interface and tension of religion and philosophy with contemporary society. In a seminar setting, each participant will select and research a particular issue confronting society, synthesize insights gained in prior coursework, and explore possible ramifications and responses to this issue. Restricted to senior Religion and Philosophy majors.