Philosophy (B.A.)

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Major Courses

PHI 200 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3 π
PHI 301 - Great Thinkers of Western World Credit Hours: 3 *
PHI 314 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3 *
BIB 300-499 Any Upper-level BIB course Credit Hours: 3

Choose courses from the following to total at least 21 credit hours

BUS 271 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
BUS 372 - Business Law II Credit Hours: 3 *
PHI 318 - War and Peace Credit Hours: 3
PHI 334 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3 *
PHI 381 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3 *
PHI 390 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 3
REL 394 - World Religions Credit Hours: 3
PHI 401 - Philosophy of Science Credit Hours: 3 *
PHI 402 - Environmental Ethics Credit Hours: 3 *
PHI 483 - Seminar in Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHI 490 - Senior Honors Project Credit Hours: 3
POL 316 - Western Political Thought Credit Hours: 3
THE 206 - Doctrines of the Christian Faith Credit Hours: 3
THE 307 - The Holy Spirit, Spiritual Gifts, and Spirit Movement Credit Hours: 3
THE 318 - Christian Origins: Heretics and Saints Credit Hours: 3 *
THE 405 - The Problem of Evil Credit Hours: 3
THE 411 - Modern to Postmodern Theology Credit Hours: 3 *

Philosophy Major Credit Hours 33

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
OR
CMI 361 - Christian Spirituality and Formation Credit Hours: 3
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - PHI 200 - Introduction to Philosophy (see Major requirements)
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours

General Education Credit Hours 48

Elective Credit Hours 39

B.A. in Philosophy Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Philosophy Learning Outcomes

Students in the philosophy major will demonstrate a capacity for analytical and critical judgement. Students will reflect on reality, existence, knowledge, duty, and values to formulate a plan for continuing growth in faith and philosophy of life. Students will articulate an understanding of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. Students will demonstrate preparedness for graduate school or seminary.

Program Oversight

The philosophy major is overseen by the Department of Theology. Courses with BIB, CMI, GRE, HEB, PHI, REL, and THE numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair.