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A careful study from the philosophical perspective of the major religions of the world 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, international policy, and current events will be assessed. Especially recommended for missionary candidates. This course may be counted toward an Intercultural major or minor. Prerequisite: THE-101. Meets General Education Intercultural Experience requirement.

A survey of the history of philosophy from the pre-Socratics to Bacon. Prerequisite: PHL-180.

A survey of the history of philosophy from Descartes to the present. Prerequisite: PHL-180.

A study of the fundamental ethical problems of the individual and society and a survey of the various fields of practical ethics. Prerequisite: PHL-180 or permission of department.

This course provides an overview of several subjects in the study of philosophy (e.g. ethics, epistemology, metaphysics) from a Christian worldview with a distinctively Wesleyan-Arminian perspective.

The fundamental principles of classical and modern logic. An investigation of the basic principles of reasoning, both inductive and deductive. Not open to freshmen. Prerequisite: PHL-180.

Students develop a working knowledge of the most common arguments given for the existence of God in philosophical and apologetic literature. Students will learn the structures, strengths, and weaknesses of various arguments.

Students will be introduced to the philosophical field of metaphysics, examine issues addressed by metaphysicians, and explain which answers to metaphysical questions are compatible with a Christian worldview.