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PHI 4700
Philosophy of Law
In this seminar-style course on philosophy of law, you will focus on the conceptual analysis of law, including Natural Law Theory, Legal
Realism, and Hart’s Positivism. We will examine the following sorts of questions: What is the law? How is it different from other systems
of norms, such as morality? In a second part of the course you will explore questions of normative jurisprudence. (3)
PHI 4810
Philosophy Seminar
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore a specific area of philosophy in greater depth. The areas generally chosen as
topics for seminars will be Philosophy of Religion, Augustine, Political Philosophy, Aesthetics, or Ethical Theory. The format of the
course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary. (3)
PHI 4811
Augustine Seminar
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Augustine's thought in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in
depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the
course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary. (3)
PHI 4812
Political Theory Seminar
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Political Theory in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth
understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course
is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary. (3)
PHI 4813
Philosophy of Religion Seminar
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Philosophy of Religion in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an
in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the
course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary. (3)
PHI 4814
Moral Theory Seminar
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Moral Theory in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth
understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course
is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary. (3)
PHI 5001
Graduate Seminar in Philosophy
This is a graduate-level seminar for higher-achieving juniors and seniors with the goal of introducing graduate-level learning using a
specific topic. Emphasis is placed on advanced reading and research within the topic, classroom seminar presentations with multiple
presenters, and/or other learning activities that demonstrate appropriate critical thinking at the graduate level. Course admission is by
permission of the instructor, and the course may be repeated once with different seminar content within the academic discipline. (3)
Psychology
PSY 2110
General Psychology
In this survey of scientific psychology, you will focus on historical roots, human development, and the physiological basis of behavior,
learning, motivation, perception, emotions, personality, socialization, and pathology. You will learn to filter psychological data through
biblical principles to help produce a biblically-consistent model of human psychology which can then be used in both Christian and non-
Christian environments. (3)
PSY 3310
Abnormal Psychology
In this course you will learn about the causes, symptoms, assessment/classification, and prognosis of mental and emotional disorders.
You will also focus on treatment and prevention, as well as the influence of personal faith and the local church upon mental health and
functioning. (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 2110
PSY 3330
Psychology of Learning
This is an in-depth study of learning, motivation, and change, and the implications this will have for teaching and counseling methods.
You will focus on historical and modern cognitive research and testing, especially within the academic, relational, emotional, and
spiritual arenas. You will also give particular attention to the development of biblical perspectives of learning theory. (3)
PSY 3370
Human Growth and Development
In this lifespan course you will examine developmental psychology covering the stages of physiological, psychological, sociological,
and spiritual growth of the individual from conception to adulthood. You will analyze significant terms, theories, methods of assessment,
and the biblical nature of the developing person. Special attention will be given to the cultural diversity of developing persons in varied
learning environments. (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 2110
PSY 3440
Models and Applications of Counseling Psychology I
This is the first of two sequential courses that are designed to introduce you to the common models and applications used in counseling
psychology. You will examine in depth the models and the theoretical assumptions underlying the models, as well as the results of
controlled-outcome research. You will learn about several psychometric tests and you will practice the applications (techniques) studied
in class. The class will discuss the ethical/legal requirements and issues that are part of every professional counseling relationship.
This rigorous two-course sequence combines both cognitive and experiential learning methods. (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 2110