18 courses with the subject PHI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
A survey of Western philosophy: history, systems, problems, methods, ethics and leading figures. May be taken to count toward the Theological Philosophy requirement in the core curriculum.
In this course students learn the basic principles of propositional and first-order logic. Emphasis is on developing understanding and skill in constructing valid deductive arguments and recognizing fallacious reasoning. Informal and inductive logic will also be introduced with a survey of common informal fallacies.
PHI2055 Introduction to Theological Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Any BIO (excludes BIO1025), CHE, PHY, or SCI prefix PHI3057 Christian Apologetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 BIO2016 Our Changing Climate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Select credits from the following, if needed: Leadership & Professionalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 cr Any ANT, ECO, GEO, or SOC prefix or any of the below: LDR3415 The Self-aware Leader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ICS2045 Socio-cultural Anthropology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Effective Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 cr POS2005 U.S. National Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COM1075 Public Speaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PSY1005 Introduction to Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
This course explores the implications of the biblical doctrines of creation, fall, redemption and providence for the study of philosophy. It stresses the Christ-centered nature of creation, the moral and theological nature of knowledge, and the dependence of the created order upon the providential activity of God. Particular attention will be given to topics such as the Creator/creature distinction, the effects of sin and regeneration on the mind, and the relationship between general and special revelation.
(PQ: ACT Composite score of 27 or above [SAT score of 1280 or above or CLT score of 85 or above], or high school cum GPA of 3.65 or higher, or consent of instructor) An investigation of a selected topic in philosophy for honors students. Emphasis will be placed on independent work and critical thinking.
A survey of the history of philosophy from Thales to Augustine. The course focuses on major developments and figures in philosophic thought with particular attention to Plato, Aristotle, the early church fathers and Augustine. The course will explore the interaction between Greek and Roman philosophy and the development of early Christianity.
CULTURAL & GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT Cultural & Global Engagement/Modern World Language
(PQ: ENG1107) This course is a critical examination of historical and contemporary views on several philosophical problems addressed by Christians and those in other monotheistic religions for centuries. These include such questions as the following: Does God know the future? How could God be absolutely sovereign and people be free? Since there is evil, what sense can be made of the claim that “God is good”?
This course examines the various solutions to the problem of suffering. In particular, if God is all-good and all-powerful, then why do people . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr still suffer?
PHI/SCI3037 Science and Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr
This course examines the Christian philosophy and theology of Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) in its early modern setting. It critically evaluates his theses, argumentation and practical implications regarding God’s motive and purpose in creation as it is expressed in his Dissertation of the End for which God Created the World. (The first half of the course explores Edwards’ philosophical argument as expressed in the introduction and Chapter One. The second half examines his biblical and theological argument as expressed in Chapter Two.) This work is . . . . . . 2 cr the centerpiece of his life-long interest in understanding how science, metaphysics, history, ethics and especially religious experience are rooted in his view of the dynamics and purpose of God’s acting.
Course also listed as SCI3037. In this course, students will explore the interdisciplinary dialogue between scientists and theologians on critical, moral, ethical, scientific and theological issues. The course . . . . 2 cr will read and discuss current literature in Science and Theology and explore major issues in context of the historical and contemporary framework of both disciplines.
Leadership & Professionalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
This course examines the philosophical thought of C. S. Lewis, focusing on his arguments about reason, moral value, suffering, freedom, and love. Students will engage selections from Lewis’s major works alongside key essays to analyze his critiques of naturalism, moral relativism, and scientism. Emphasis is placed on Lewis as a public philosopher who integrates philosophical argument with imaginative literature.
Topics courses as approved by core curriculum committee
(PQ: ENG1105 [no longer offered effective fall 2025] or ENG1107, and HIS1005, HIS1825, or HIS1826) Course also listed as POS3165. This course considers how individuals have thought and written about politics from a philosophical perspective. It seeks to understand both Ancient and Modern perspectives. It will also consider normative considerations about justice and the nature of political rights.
Foreign Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 cr Must achieve second semester of first-year language sequence or higher. See page 50. WCE = WRITTEN COMMUNICATION EMPHASIS. OCE = ORAL COMMUNICATION EMPHASIS. SEE PAGE 49 FOR EXPLANATION AND PREREQUISITES. *MAY NOT INCLUDE COURSES USED TO MEET CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS Philosophy Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cr Required Courses: Select 16 credits from PHI-prefix courses.
Concentration/Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 cr Students may declare a concentration or complete 12 credits of electives. Related transfer courses may apply toward elective credits. Biblical Studies Concentration (12 cr) Organizational Leadership Concentration (12 cr) Students who have completed Undergraduate OT/NT Survey courses BUA5010 Managerial Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 may request to take additional BIB electives. LDR5308 Leading Organizational Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Source: University of Northwestern-St Paul's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
