2021-2022 Catalog

 

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 (41-42 credits)

Philosophy

PHL-280Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

3

PHL-282Ethics

3

PHL-285Logic

3

PHL-380Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

3

PHL-434Philosophy of Religion

3

PHL-480Philosophy and Religious Studies Capstone

1

Systematic Theology

THE-233Christian Theology I

3

THE-333Theology II: Salvation/Holiness

3

Choose one of the following courses:

THE-310Christology

3

THE-311Ecclesiology

3

THE-487Special Topics in Systematic Theology

1 to 3

Historical Theology

REL-382History of the Christian Church

2

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or

REL-384History of the Christian Church in the Middle East

3

REL-392History of Protestantism

2

Choose 1 of the following

THE-420The Life and Legacy of Augustine Of Hippo

3

THE-428The Theology of John Wesley

3

THE-488Special Topics in Historical Theology/ Church History

1 to 3

Electives (Choose additional courses to total 6 hours)

NES-380Israel-Palestine

3

PHL-248Religions of the World

3

PHL-330Philosophy and Theology in Film

3

PHL-488Special Topics in Philosophy

1 to 3

THE-310Christology

3

THE-311Ecclesiology

3

THE-420The Life and Legacy of Augustine Of Hippo

3

THE-428The Theology of John Wesley

3

THE-487Special Topics in Systematic Theology

1 to 3

THE-488Special Topics in Historical Theology/ Church History

1 to 3

Supporting Courses

BIL-202Inductive Bible Study

3

Indiana Weselayan