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2017-2018 │COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
PHILOSOPHY MAJOR
Purpose and Objectives
Wisdom and critical thinking skills are necessary for a quality life in the 21st century. A major in Philosophy assists students
in the development of a solid biblical worldview and cultivates a lifelong ability to compare ideas and beliefs. The primary
purpose of the program is to provide a substantial study in the history of philosophy and an introduction to several key areas
of philosophy. The program is organized to allow students to pursue a pre-law track, a pre-seminary track, or preparation
for graduate school in general. In addition, the philosophy major also provides an excellent foundation for many vocations
and careers ranging from ministry to business. Core courses lay a foundation for critical thinking and writing. Elective
courses are flexible, allowing students to choose areas of interest.
Students will attain broad exposure to the history of Philosophy and an understanding of philosophical issues
related to the Christian faith.
Students will be prepared for both academic and professional graduate study.
Students will develop writing and thinking skills for future study, professional careers, and lifelong ministry in the
church.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Study
120
Degree Core
72
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah and History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology I: God, Christ, and Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology II: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
36
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
HIS 1110
Introduction to World History
3
PHI 2110
Introduction to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Seminar in Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
Major Designated Mathematics course:
PHI 2610
Introduction to Logic
3
Choose one of the following Sociology courses:
3
ICS 3140
Cultural Anthropology
PSY 3330
Psychology of Learning
PSY 3370
Human Growth and Development
SOC 3740
Marriage and Family
Choose one of the following Culture and Arts courses:
3
ART 2110
Art Appreciation
MUS 2110
Music Appreciation
Choose one of the following Science courses:
3
BIO 2113
Principles of Biology
SCI 2313
Principles of Physical Science
SCI 2510
Environmental Science
XXX xxxx
General Education Elective
(see Appendix A)
3
Philosophy majors may not take PHI course to meet this requirement