PHIL - Philosophy

This course is a survey of the various schools of philosophy and their outstanding representatives. Major emphasis is placed upon basic philosophical problems, proposed solutions, and techniques of thinking.

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.

This course surveys the non-Christian religions that are most widely practiced in the world today: primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. It will include readings on some of the minor religions, as well. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312

This course is an introduction to the traditional problems in the area of philosophy of religion including the nature of religion, the existence of God, faith and reason, the nature of religious language, evil and suffering, and the relation of philosophy to theology. Prerequisite: PHIL 2315.

This course is a historical and contemporary study of issues relating to human knowledge of God including natural and special revelation. Particular attention is given to the issues of the relationship of revelation and reason and to the nature and role of the Bible in revelation: inspiration, authority, inerrancy, and interpretation. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311, CSBS 1312, PHIL 2315 or CSTH 2316.