Academic Catalog

2024-2025 Edition

PHIL • Philosophy

PHIL 205 · Introduction to Philosophy   3 Credits

Introduction to the discipline of philosophy by means of developing and articulating a worldview that addresses worldview questions from a philosophical perspective. The course introduces the philosophical disciplines of epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion. Students discover the role and relevance of philosophical responses to worldview issues in popular conversation and culture.

PHIL 210 · Introduction to Ethics   3 Credits

Principle ethical theories and major thinkers who proposed them. Students examine key ethical systems and compare them to biblical teaching with the goal of articulating a Christian approach to ethics. Students explore a variety of ethical issues and acquire a step-by-step model for moral decision making.