2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 50 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Biblical and Ministry Studies | College of Arts and Sciences Philosophy The philosophy major provides students with the rich conceptual background and analytical skills instrumental in developing a philosophically defensible, biblically faithful, and theologically sound worldview. Students will cultivate a healthy intellectual curiosity as they gain knowledge of the history of Western philosophy and an awareness of the contemporary Western philosophical scene. Students will also acquire the ability to read, state, discuss, and evaluate clearly and charitably major philosophical theories found in the various branches of philosophy. Finally, students will develop the skills necessary to read carefully and listen graciously to alternative worldviews as they formulate precisely and defend rigorously their own Christian worldview. 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 and 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 Memory................................................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 26. 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