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259 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUS 2523, 4523
Vocal Ensemble Praise Team
The Praise and Worship team is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that leads the CIU family in worship through a blend of
traditional and contemporary worship music. (1)
By audition
MUS 2524, 4524
Vocal Ensemble: Gospel Choir
This choir prepares and performs contemporary gospel choral music, and is open by audition to all students, staff, and faculty. Several
performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals. (1)
MUS 2693, 4693
Instrumental Ensemble: Concert Band
Open by audition to all students, faculty and staff. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals. (1)
Physical Education
PHE 2120
Health Science & Personal Wellness
This course provides an introduction to health science and personal wellness concepts. You will have the opportunity to build a
foundation of knowledge that will help you actively pursue a healthy and well lifestyle. An introduction to and application of the
foundations of physical, aerobic, and muscular fitness will be included. Strategies to maintain personal health and wellness, including
weight control through nutrients and physical activity, will be covered. You will gain an understanding of the impact physical activity has
on personal wellness as well as the broad spectrum of health science issues. This course provides information and experiences that
will enable you to make informed decisions by incorporating healthy solutions as they relate to quality of life and longevity. (3)
Philosophy
PHI 2110
Introduction to Philosophy
In this course you will explore some of the fundamental issues that must be addressed by anyone attempting to formulate a
comprehensive understanding of things (worldview), and will examine primary texts in order to observe some of the very best thinking
regarding these fundamental issues. (3)
PHI 2610
Introduction to Logic
This is an introduction of the science of reasoning in both formal and informal logic, so that you can begin to accurately apply the logic/
mathematical properties of validity, satisfiability, consistency, logical truth, and logical equivalence. (3)
PHI 3310
Classical Philosophy
In this history of philosophy course you will explore the central ideas of classical philosophy by reading central works of the pre-Socratic
and Greek philosophers that are foundational to the development of Western thought, politics, ethics, and religion. (3)
PHI 3320
Medieval Philosophy
In this history of philosophy course you will explore the central ideas of medieval philosophy by reading the central works of the medieval
philosophers, which are characterized by the synthesis of classical Greek thought with Christian theology. (3)
PHI 3330
Modern Philosophy
In this history of philosophy course, you will explore the central ideas of modern philosophy by reading the central works of the modern
philosophers that provide the basis for our present postmodern context. (3)
Prerequisite: PHI 3310 or PHI 3320
PHI 3340
Contemporary Philosophy
You will focus on questions and issues in various contemporary philosophical discussion, such as the question of identity, use of
narrative, views on truth, explaining values, and relativism. (3)
PHI 3500
Philosophy of Science
You will explore the fundamental questions at the intersection of science and philosophy. Topics can include Newtonian and Einstein’s
models of the universe; scientific revolutions; the relationship between science and religion; global climate change, medicine, and
ethics. (3)
PHI 3600
Introduction to Political Science
You will explore an introduction to political thought as it relations to the meaning of democracy, citizenship, justice, authority, and
identity. Readings and discussions center on the themes and ideologies in the history of political thought as well as those dominant in
Western political theory. (3)
PHI 3920
Philosophy Practicum
In this practical application course, you will engage various professional development tasks that may include the following; develop a
philosophical writing sample, submit a paper to a philosophy conference, attend a philosophy or political science conference, visit
various law schools and take preparation programs for law school and graduate entrance exams. There will also be opportunities to
work as volunteers in law offices and in various government offices. (3)
PHI 4140
Seminar in Ethics
In this capstone course you will integrate Scripture, theology, and philosophy as they relate to who we are, what we should do, and
living well. You will develop a Christian framework for ethical thinking and decision-making based on the Christian understanding of
human nature as bearing the Image of God. Course limited to students classified as seniors. (3)
Prerequisite: PHI 2110