Philosophy

Overview & Highlights: 

Philosophy is defined as the pursuit of wisdom through logical investigations of reality, knowledge and morality. The study of philosophy is commonly understood to be a critical element of a liberal arts education, helping students develop the skills necessary to articulate self-reflection and analysis.

Highlights:

  • Interdisciplinary in scope
  • Familiarizes students with classic and foundational texts in philosophy and its main components
  • Courses equip graduates with 'tools of the philosopher'—observation, reflection and analysis
  • Encourages graduates to examin political and public issues
  • Encourages graduates to actively serve as a "conscience" in society and the church
What can I do with this degree? (Our Graduates): 

Philosophy is cross-disciplinary in scope, drawing upon faculty and courses in all schools of the university. Graduates with a bachelor's degree in philosophy are prepared for careers in data management and analysis, writing, ministry and graduate study in theology, philosophy and religious studies.

Degree Course Listings: 

GENERAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITES (3 UNITS)

PHIL-100 Introduction to Philosophy (3)

 
REQUIRED COURSES (10 COURSES, 32-35 UNITS)
 
PHIL-103 Logic and Critical Thinking (3)
PHIL-110 Introduction to Philosophical Ethics (3)
PHIL-330 Ancient Philosophy (4)
PHIL-335 Modern Philosophy (4)
PHIL-405 Philosophy of Religion (3)
PHIL-450 History of Political Theory and Ideas (3)
PHIL-460 Philosophy of History (3)
Select three of the following:
BIB-441 Biblical Interpretation: to 18th Century (3)
BIB-442 Biblical Interpretation: 19th—21st Century (3)
BUS-365 Business Ethics (3)
HIST-435 American Intellectual History (4)
LIT-460 Critical Approaches to Literature (3)
MATH-480 History of Mathematics (3)
PHIL-333 Medieval Philosophy (3)
PHIL-393 Twentieth Century Western Thought (3)
PHIL-430 American Wilderness Literature and Philosophy (3)
PHIL-455 Philosophy of Language (3)
PHIL-470 History and Philosophy of Science (4)
PHIL-481 Navajo Philosophy & Ethics (3)
PSY-450 History and Systems of Psychology (4)
THEO-430 Contemporary Theologies (4)
THEO-447 Theology of the Human Person (4)
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