2008-2009 Academic Catalog

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical Education 40 Cedarville University 2008–09 Biblical Education Philosophy The philosophy major is designed primarily for students anticipating graduate study in philosophy, theology, religion, or law. It serves to develop intellectual abilities important for life as a whole, beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession. It cultivates the capacities and appetite for self- expression and reflection, exchange and debate of ideas, lifelong learning, and dealing with problems for which there are no easy answers. Philosophy is applicable to any subject matter and any human context, making it an ideal undergraduate major for those going on to specialized graduate work. Candidates for graduate study should consult graduate school catalogs to determine specific undergraduate requirements and adjust their programs at Cedarville University accordingly. Course requirements involve 43 semester hours including: Philosophy Core ........................................................................29 BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy..................................... 3 BEPH-2240 Logic. .................................................................... 3 BEPH-2250 Ethics.................................................................... 3 BEPH-2260 Religion and Culture.............................................. 3 BEPH-3250 Philosophy of Religion........................................... 3 BEPH-3310 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy. ....... 3 BEPH-3320 History of Modern Philosophy............................... 3 BEPH-3330 19th Century Philosophy....................................... 3 BEPH-3340 Current Philosophical Developments.................... 3 *BEPH-4910 Seminar in Philosophy......................................... 2 Philosophy Electives selected from the following..................14 BEPH-3240 Epistemology..................................................... 3 BEPH-3260 Symbolic Logic.................................................. 3 BEPH-3280 Metaphysics....................................................... 3 BEPH-3400 Philosophy of Law and Economics.................... 3 BEPH-4030 Philosophy and Literature.................................. 2 BEPH-4260 Philosophy of Art............................................... 2 BEPH-4290 Topics in Philosophy ......................................... 2 BEPH-4900 Independent Study in Philosophy................... 1-3 BETH-3330 Christian Evidences and Apologetics................ 3 BETH-4320 Contemporary Theology.................................... 3 *Capstone Course Suggested Electives: COM-2050 Communication Theory...............................................3 COM-3100 Advanced Public Speaking..........................................3 COM-3150 Gender, Politics, and Communication..........................3 HIST-2010, 2020 History of Civilization I & II..................................6 HIST-3030 History of Christianity: Pre-Reformation.......................3 HIST-3050 Renaissance and Reformation Europe. .......................3 LIT-3350 Shakespeare...................................................................3 LIT-3380 Contemporary British Literature......................................3 PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH-3650 Learning and Cognition..............................................3 Philosophy Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. ..........................................................0-5 General Education Requirements...........................................49-57 Philosophy Major Requirements..................................................43 Electives..................................................................................28-36 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Philosophy First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.............................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy..............................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 English Composition........................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................1 Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5 Literature Elective..............................................................................3 Physical Education Elective...............................................................1 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Total................................................................................................. 33 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 BEPH-2240 Logic..............................................................................3 BEPH-2250 Ethics.............................................................................3 BEPH-2260 Religion and Culture.......................................................3 History Elective..................................................................................3 Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3 Social Science Elective......................................................................3 Electives.............................................................................................8 Total................................................................................................. 32 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration......................................2 BEPH-3250 Philosophy of Religion....................................................3 BEPH-3310 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy..................3 BEPH-3320 History of Modern Philosophy........................................3 BEPH-3330 19th Century Philosophy................................................3 Philosophy Electives..........................................................................9 Electives.............................................................................................6 Total................................................................................................. 31 Fourth year: BEPH-3340 Current Philosophical Developments.............................3 BEPH-4910 Seminar in Philosophy. ..................................................2 Philosophy Electives..........................................................................5 Electives...........................................................................................22 Total................................................................................................. 32