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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
FALL and SPRING A systematic approach is used in the analysis of philosophical problems. The course will examine and evaluate alternative solutions to classic philosophical issues, including the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of knowledge.
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3.00 Credits
FALL, SPRING, or SUMMER Based upon a survey of philosophical, biblical, and theological backgrounds, the process of making moral decisions will be examined. Values grounded in biblical principles will be applied to personal conduct and to social problems such as euthanasia, poverty, environmental issues and the church's social responsibility. Students will be encouraged to address issues related to their major. (Also THE 333X) Prerequisite: THE 231 or THE 331 or THE 332 or consent of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
FALL, SPRING, or SUMMER Components of non-Christian worldviews will be compared with a Christian perspective. Various attempts to verify Christian truth will be presented, including both empirical and philosophical evidence. Students will be encouraged to examine and refine their own worldview based on Christian principles. The relationship between apologetics and evangelism will also be discussed. (Also THE 334X) Prerequisite: THE 231 or THE 331 or THE 332 or consent of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
SPRING This course provides an understanding of the diverse beliefs and practices of the major religions of humankind by examining their historical backgrounds, religious texts and contemporary developments. The uniqueness of biblical faith is demonstrated. Fee. (Also ICS 337X)
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3.00 Credits
ARR The purpose of this course is to provide an introductory study of the theology, structure, and practices of Islam. Special emphasis will be placed upon the Qu'ran, the life of Muhammad, and modern day expressions of Islam. This course will also demonstrate how Islam compares to Christianity, with an emphasis upon building bridges in order to communicate the gospel to the Islamic world. (Also ICS 340X)
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3.00 Credits
FALL An analysis of the ebb and flow of modern thought since 1800. Class lectures, readings, and discussions will focus around the seminal thinkers and their contribution to the fragmentation of modern thinking. The semester project will be a written report on a major Western thinker. (Also HIS 353H) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program
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3.00 Credits
ARR An intensive, supervised investigation of a philosophical topic by an individual student. Enrollment and topic selection are by the permission of the instructor and chair of the Humanities and Social Studies Department.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Designed to improve skills in reasoning, the course addresses validity in deductive arguments, criteria for inductive reasoning and critical thinking skills in general.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Introduction for thosewith no background in philosophy. Students explore issueswhich have been amatter of continuing inquiry throughout history, including human freedom, immortality, personhood, ethics, truth, existence of God, nature of reality and the good society.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Explores a variety of dimensions of being human in seeking to answer the question, "Who am I?" Issues read about and discussed include whether or not there is a specific "human" nature shared by all; the role of gender in reaching an understanding ofwhat it means to be a person; tensions between freedom and community; the human relationship to nature and whether or not there is any spiritual dimension to existence. Study of both traditional and contemporary writers is included.
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