Philosophy Major

The Philosophy Major consists of 39 credits, plus several prescribed core classes. Of the 39 credits for the Major, 27 are required and 12 are chosen from a list of approved electives. All students will complete the two semester senior seminar sequence developed by Theology (REL 490 and REL 491) alongside pre-seminary studies Majors. Students must also select a Minor; recommended Minors include computer science, history, political science, mass communications, legal studies, English, and pre-seminary studies. The Philosophy Major prepares students for graduate and professional study as well as for careers in government, law, political advocacy, and journalism.

Required courses:

Courses in bold-face are new; there are 2 new courses for a total of 6 credit hours.

Core: (12 credit hours)

REL 201 The Old Testament (Bible Content)	3 cr.
REL 204 Biblical Theology (Christian Doctrine)	3 cr.
REL XXX A theology elective	3 cr.
PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy (narrative core; philosophical foundations)	3 cr.

Philosophy Major core (27 credit hours):

PHIL 250	Moral Philosophy	3 cr.
PHIL 211	Elementary Logic	3 cr.
PHIL 311	The Christian Mind	3 cr.
PHIL 325	Christian Apologetics	3 cr.
*PHIL 400*	*Ancient Philosophy*	3 cr.
*PHIL 450*	*Modern Philosophy*	3 cr.
REL 203	The New Testament (to complete the pair with REL 201 in the core)	3 cr.
REL 490	Senior Seminar I	3 cr.
REL 491	Senior Seminar II	3 cr.

Philosophy Major electives (12 credit hours minimum):

PHIL 240	Environmental Ethics	3 cr.
PHIL 333*	Special Topics in Philosophy	3 cr.
PHIL 334	Christ and Culture	3 cr.
PHIL 350	Bioethical Dilemmas	3 cr.
PHIL 371/COMM 371	Philosophy and Film	3 cr.
PHIL 372/COMM 372	The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy	3 cr.
PHIL 381/ART 381	Aesthetics	3 cr.
ENG 350	Classical and Modern Rhetoric	3 cr.
ENG 475	Literary Criticism	3 cr.
POLS 410	The Christian in Politics	3 cr.
REL 333	What Is Truth?	3 cr.
REL 388	Varieties of Belief	3 cr.

Other approved courses relevant to the student’s special area of interest in philosophy (e.g. a relevant history course if they are interested in philosophy of history, a relevant science course if interested in philosophy of science).

Philosophy Major

4-year Suggested Course Plan

(Allows for an 18 credit Minor)

Students should plan their course of study in collaboration with their academic advisors.

Lead advisors for the Philosophy Major: Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Kevin Voss

Fall

Spring

Year 1

MATH 125 3

ENG 103 3

REL 201 3

HIST 103 3

HHP 100 1

HHP 160 1

General elective 3
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PHIL 201 3

ENG 104 3

PHYS 121 4

COMM 105/201 3

REL 203 3
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Year 2

PHIL 250 3

Creative Arts 3

REL 204 3

Language 3

Course in Minor 3

Culture 3
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PHIL 211 3

Major Elective 3

Theology elective 3

General elective 3