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A study of how philosophical schools of thought influence today's society and culture. Consideration will be given to influential thinkers from different historical periods including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Marx, Sartre.

This foundational course will examine a range of contemporary societal ethical issues from philosophical and Christian perspectives. Students will consider various models of Christian engagement with complex ethical issues and develop faithful approaches to Christian engagement with society.

An introduction to the basic issues in the intersection between Faith and Reason. This course will explore topics such as Skepticism, Science and Religion, Free Will and Determinism, the Problem of Evil, the Problem of Exclusivity, and Arguments for the existence of God.

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.

This course will examine ethical norms and decision making from a biblical perspective. Students will explore the fundamental principles of the Bible and Christian morality and think carefully about how these principles can be utilized to address and resolve the moral issues and problems that Christians in the modern world face.

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.