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A study of Christian responses to intellectual challenges to the Christian faith presented by contemporary thought and competing worldviews. Topics include the theological and philosophical foundations for Christian thought, the existence of God and other central beliefs of Christianity, and the distinct challenge to Christian faith posed by pluralism and postmodernism. The course approaches the challenges in a spirit of engagement and dialogue. (Same as CSTH 3303) Prerequisites: CSBS 1311 and 1312.

This course is an intensive study of a particular philosopher, period of philosophy, area of philosophy, or philosophical system. Can be taken for multiple credit with change in subject matter. Prerequisite: PHIL 2315.

This course is an introduction to understanding, recognizing, and analyzing deductive and inductive arguments, informal logical fallacies, and conceptual and empirical theories.

This course is a study of central issues in moral philosophy focusing on paradigms of ethical justification throughout the history of philosophy. These paradigms are explored through primary readings and works of fiction. Topics include the nature of morality, conceptions of justice, views of human nature and their bearing on questions of value, and competing tests of right and wrong. Prerequisite: PHIL 2315 or permission of the instructor.

A historical survey of western philosophical thought from the ancient classical period to the present day.