2021-2022 Catalog

 

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PHL-248 Religions of the World

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.

3

PHL-280 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

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

3

PHL-281 Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

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

3

PHL-282 Ethics

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.

3

PHL-283 Philosophy and Christian Thought

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.

3

PHL-285 Logic

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.

3

PHL-286 Ethics and Morality

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.

3

PHL-293 Exploring God's Existence

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.

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PHL-294 Life's Big Questions: Metaphysics

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.

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