Philosophy and Theology - A.B.

Purpose

Philosophy and Theology is the major to be taken by students anticipating seminary or other graduate studies. It may also serve as a second major to provide support in developing a Christian perspective and understanding.

General Education Requirements

Students in this major meet the general education requirements by taking the approved standard courses. (Optional: PHL 248)

Requirements (41 credits)

Philosophy

PHL-280	Ancient and Medieval Philosophy	3
PHL-282	Ethics	3
PHL-285	Logic	3
PHL-380	Modern and Contemporary Philosophy	3
PHL-434	Philosophy of Religion	3
PHL-480	Philosophy and Religious Studies Capstone	1

Systematic Theology

THE-233	Christian Theology I	3
THE-333	Theology II: Salvation/Holiness	3

Choose one of the following courses:

THE-310	Christology	3
THE-311	Ecclesiology	3
THE-487	Special Topics in Systematic Theology	1 to 3

Historical Theology

REL-382	History of the Christian Church	2
REL-392	History of Protestantism	2

Choose 1 of the following

THE-420	The Life and Legacy of Augustine Of Hippo	3
THE-428	The Theology of John Wesley	3
THE-488	Special Topics in Historical Theology/ Church History	1 to 3

Electives (Choose 2 additional courses)

PHL-248	Religions of the World	3
PHL-330	Philosophy and Theology in Film	3
PHL-488	Special Topics in Philosophy	1 to 3
THE-310	Christology	3
THE-311	Ecclesiology	3
THE-420	The Life and Legacy of Augustine Of Hippo	3
THE-428	The Theology of John Wesley	3
THE-487	Special Topics in Systematic Theology	1 to 3
THE-488	Special Topics in Historical Theology/ Church History	1 to 3

Supporting Courses

BIL-202

Inductive Bible Study