Philosophy Majors and Minors


Requirements for the Major in Philosophy

The core and distribution requirements for a major in philosophy are those listed for baccalaureate degrees, with the exception that a course in history or literature is required to fulfill the humanities distribution requirement. It is recommended that a philosophy major take PHI 102. Introduction to Logic/Critical Thinking as one of their earliest philosophy elective courses.

 

Core requirements
58
Electives
30

 

Philosophy Major and Supporting Course Requirements

 

PHI 101. Introduction to Philosophy
3
History of Philosophy (three of the following)
9
PHI 201. Classical to Renaissance, or
PHI 202. Modern to 19th Century, or
PHI 253. Contemporary Analytic Philosophy, or
PHI 254. 20th-Century Continental Philosophy
PHI 301. Philosophical and Biblical Ethics
3
PHI 302. Metaphysics
3
PHI 303. Epistemology ‘W’
3
PHI 492. Senior Integration Paper Seminar ‘S’
2
Philosophical electives * (see list below)
6
Philosophy electives: any philosophy courses
9

Total hours for the major
38
Total degree hours
126

 

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy


PHI 101. Introduction to Philosophy
3
History of Philosophy:
PHI 201. Classical to Renaissance
Or
PHI 202. Modern to 19th Century
3
PHI 253. Contemporary Analytic Philosophy
Or
PHI 254. 20th-Century Continental Philosophy
3
Philosophical elective * (see list below)
3
Philosophy electives: any philosophy courses
6

 

Total hours for the minor
18

 

Requirements for the Major in Philosophy and Religion


The core and distribution requirements for a major in Philosophy and Religion are those listed for baccalaureate degrees, with the exception that a course in history or literature is required to fulfill the core humanities requirement.

It may seem that more philosophy than religion is required, but the major assumes that students will be taking the required Bible and doctrine courses as part of their core requirements which amount to 12 hours. Further, we have a Biblical Studies Department and not a religion department, and the courses required below are in keeping with the religion courses the department does offer.


Core requirements
58
Electives
29 or 30

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

BIB 487. Modern Theology ‘W’
3
MIS 302. World Religions
3
PHI 101. Introduction to Philosophy
3
History of Philosophy:
PHI 201. Classical to Renaissance
Or
PHI 202. Modern to 19th Century
3
PHI 253. Contemporary Analytic Philosophy
Or
PHI 254. 20th-Century Continental Philosophy
3
PHI 301. Philosophical and Biblical Ethics
3
PHI 304. Philosophy of Religion
3
PHI 492 or BIB 492. Senior Integration Paper ‘S’
2,3
Philosophical elective * (see list below)
3
Philosophy electives: any philosophy courses
6
Religion electives:
6
Philosophical electives that are BIB courses * (see list below)

 

Total hours for the major
38 or 39
Total degree hours
126

 

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy and Religion


PHI 101. Introduction to Philosophy
3
History of Philosophy:
PHI 201. Classical to Renaissance
Or
PHI 202. Modern to 19th Century
3
PHI 253. Contemporary Analytic Philosophy
Or
PHI 254. 20th-Century Continental Philosophy
3
Philosophical elective * (see list below)
3
Philosophy elective: any philosophy course
3
Religion elective:
3
Philosophical electives that are BIB courses * (see list below)

 

Total hours for the minor
18

 

*Philosophical electives:


Any PHI course and

BIB 302, 303, 372, 373, 376, 383, 386, 387, 388, 487,
495, BIO 315, COS 425, ECO 430, EDU 370, ENG 380, HIS 305, 399
IDS 310, 335, MAT 290, 360, 410, 470
MIS 302, MUS 372, PHY 351, PSY 306, 360,
SOC 342, 402.

 

Requirements for Double Majors


Students double-majoring in Philosophy or Philosophy & Religion and another discipline MAY:


1. Count six (6) hours of philosophically rich upper-division electives in the other major also as Philosophy electives. ("Philosophically rich" courses devote significant attention to the metaphysical, epistemological and/or ethical foundations of another discipline. A complete list of such courses is kept by the Chair of the Philosophy Department and is available on request.)

2. Satisfy the Philosophy SIP requirement by completing the SIP requirements of the other major AND including a member of the Philosophy Department faculty in the process of formulating the thesis, bibliography and outline of the SIP for the other major.

 

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