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2.00 Credits
Individualized advanced study, research, or project development in a clearly defined and limited area not covered by a regular course. The work should be primarily initiated by the student but undertaken with the consent, regular guidance, and direction of an instructor qualified in the area. Prerequisites: junior standing, a GPA of 2.5 or above in departmental offerings, and approval by the instructor and department chair.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the tools and terminology of logic, various argument forms and common fallacies, including hands-on practice analyzing arguments, in order to improve reasoning skills fundamental to effective communication and critical thinking in every academic discipline and avenue of life. Every year.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for the student with little or no background in philosophy, this course surveys the history of Western philosophy, key philosophers, and important philosophical concepts that continue to shape our perception of ourselves, our world and God. Philosophy concerns the fundamental questions of life, study, worship and work-What is reality? How do I know what I know? and What is right and good? Every year.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the nature of ethical principles, theories and judgments as these have developed historically and provides an analysis of various ethical problems such as abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, etc.. Attention is given to several major Christian ethicists such as Augustine, Aquinas and Kierkegaard. Suitable as an introduction to philosophy. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Explores Lewis' thought through philosophical themes such as, What is morality? What is love? What does it mean to be human? Why does suffering occur? Students in this course will read The Screwtape Letters, The Four Loves, Mere Christianity, The Abolition of Man, and The Problem of Pain.
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3.00 Credits
While locating attention around ancient Near & Middle Eastern cultures, this course will focus on the religious tradition that developed within Semitic, i.e. Israelite, peoples particularly from the Bronze and Iron Age and up through the emergent imperial periods. Historical, prophetic, poetic and legal literature of the Jewish scriptures will provide the basis for examining how moral values and social influences were extended to these people. Every fall. Prerequisite: Chinese students only.
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3.00 Credits
Building upon the foundation laid in PHI 114, this course investigates the historical, epistolary and apocalyptic literature that accompanied and promoted the internationalization of the Semitic moral tradition in the early centuries of the modern era. It seeks to understand how its Semitic base changed and adapted in unique ways, thereby explain developments that both affirmed as well as changed the moral educational patterns first formed during the earlier period. Every Spring. Prerequisite: Chinese students only.
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3.00 Credits
Studies Plato's major works including The Apology and Republic against the backdrop of Presocratic phiilosophy. Introduces students to Aristotle and Cicero and their works on Politics and Ethics. Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the context and content of Augustine's major works, including The City of God, The Confessions and On the Free Choice of the Will. Students learn how to closely read a philosophical text closely and interpret it, applying it to the history of Christendom. Early church fathers and major philosophical figures from late antiquity are examined to provide a context for Augustine's work. Approved HUM 304 option. Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the contours of Aquinas' thought in Summa Theologica. Attention is given to understanding his views in light of their background in Aristotle. This course examines Aquinas against the background of the major figures in medieval philosophy such as Anselm, Bonaventure and Duns Scotus. Approved HUM 304 option. Spring semester, alternate years.
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