Dec 11, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2021

Academic Catalog - Spring 2021 [ARCHIVED]

Philosophy

The major in Philosophy introduces students to the major issues and problems in philosophy. It fosters the intellect so that students are better equipped to critique, analyze, and argue various perspectives. Students will learn the basic skills of logic and rhetoric, will be introduced to various fields of philosophical debate, and learn how to engage these matters from a Christian perspective. This degree program is perfectly suited for students who wish to continue on to graduate school or pursue a career in philosophy, theology, ministry, classical studies, or law.

B.A. Core - 46 Hours

Math/Science (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

MAT 1600 - College Algebra 3 semester hr(s).
SCI 1600 - Natural Science 3 semester hr(s).
SCI 1610 - Introductory Physics (For Non-Science Majors) 3 semester hr(s).
SCI 1620 - Neuroscience of Behavior 3 semester hr(s).

B.A. Language Options - 6 Hours

Choose one pair of the following courses:

Greek (6)

GRK 2610 - Biblical Greek for Ministry I 3 semester hr(s).
GRK 2620 - Biblical Greek for Ministry II 3 semester hr(s).

Hebrew (6)

HEB 2610 - Biblical Hebrew for Ministry I 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 2620 - Biblical Hebrew for Ministry II 3 semester hr(s).

Latin (6)

LAT 2610 - Latin I 3 semester hr(s).
LAT 2620 - Latin II 3 semester hr(s).

Spanish (6)

SPN 1610 - Spanish I 3 semester hr(s).
SPN 1620 - Spanish II 3 semester hr(s).

B.A. Christian Studies Minor - 24 Hours

Christian Studies Requirements (21)

BTI 2100 - Hermeneutics 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 1100 - Evangelism: Nature and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 3100 - Church History Survey 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 1100 - New Testament Survey 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 1100 - Old Testament Survey 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).

Book Study Selective (3)

Choose one of the following courses:

NTS 3800 - New Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 3800 - Old Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).

Philosophy Major - 30 Hours

Philosophy (18)

PHI 3530 - Seminar in Philosophy & Science 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 3535 - Readings in Political Philosophy 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 3540 - Metaphysics & Philosophy of Mind 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 3550 - Epistemology and the Philosophy of Language 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 3570 - Modern & Contemporary Philosophy 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 4600 - Christian Apologetics 3 semester hr(s).

Worldview and Religion (6)

PHI 2100 - Western Culture & World Religions 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 2500 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 semester hr(s).

Logic and Rhetoric (6)

PHI 3510 - Logic 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 3520 - Rhetoric 3 semester hr(s).

B.A. General Electives - 21 Hours

In addition to a selected major and a Christian Studies minor, all baccalaureate students must complete at least 21 hours in additional courses, which may be applied toward a second major or a second minor. In order to graduate, baccalaureate students must complete at least 127 credit hours. Any hours remaining after the student’s major and the Christian Studies minor may be used as free electives.