15 courses with the subject PH, 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.
An introduction to the major problems and systems of philosophy. This course familiarizes the student with some of the systems of philosophy that have appeared over the centuries and with some of the contemporary systems. (Offered fall semesters, even years.)
This course will introduce students to the basic components of sound argumentation. Students will be introduced to the basic categories, language, tools, and concepts of formal logic. This course will teach students to evaluate arguments using these tools of logic. Students will also learn to identify both formal and informal fallacies where they occur in common argumentation. (Offered spring semesters, odd years.)
This course will chart the development of philosophical thought through the course of history. Selected philosophers will be studied for their ideas and impact on the course of history. The influence of philosophers upon our ideas about God, truth, ethics, reality, language, politics, and science will be presented.
This course will chart the development of philosophical thought through the course of history. Selected philosophers will be studied for their ideas and impact on the course 225
This course will introduce students to the basic questions of political theory, including: the nature of human beings, the nature of government, the development of laws, and the concept of the ideal society. Several theories of government will be examined in depth as students read classical texts in political philosophy.
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower-level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
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This course will introduce students to several major ethical theories, including: virtue, rule, and consequential approaches. Students will read and study several important ethical thinkers, both Christian and secular. These ethical theories will then be applied to case studies in a variety of fields such as: bioethics, political ethics, ecclesial ethics, ethics of counseling, business ethics, environmental ethics, etc. Humanities credit. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
This course will explore the question of how it is possible to know anything at all. The idea of truth will be explored and various answers to questions of truth and knowledge will be evaluated. This course will explore several epistemological schools of thought with a mind to answering the questions raised by postmodernism with respect to the relativity of truth. The nature of reality will be examined. Questions of time, matter, essence, being, etc. will be investigated.
This course will survey several contemporary approaches to theology, including: liberation theology, process theology, feminist theology, openness of God theology, Asian theology, Black theology, and other 20th century approaches. Each approach will be understood on its own terms through reading its major proponents. An honest evaluation of each approach will be undertaken through the use of biblical and doctrinal theology. Pre-requisite: BB 211. (Offered spring semesters, odd-numbered years.)
Bible and Theology Major Optional Courses (12 credits) Choose 4 courses from the following:
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at an upper-level of study (appropriate for junior or senior academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students may choose to participate in a directed study of their own choice contingent on faculty availability. Credit varies from 1-3 hours although a student can repeat for up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 and approval of the department chair is required. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students develop an extensive paper under the direction of a faculty member that demonstrates their ability to do senior-level research and writing on a specialized topic in theology, philosophy, or cross-cultural studies. A committee comprised of the course professor, another member of the division, and a member chosen by the student evaluates and grade the thesis. (Offered every semester as needed.)
Source: Montreat College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
