106 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.
PHI 100Introduction to Philosophy3
Advisory: ENGL C1000 Description: The course surveys the history of philosophy and examines its major themes, in orde
PHI 1100Introduction to Philosophy: Faith, Reason, and the Christian Mind
A broad based introduction to the major concepts and issues that arise within the History of Ideas. Specifically, this course introduces students to the basic issues in philosophy, theology, and apologetics, noting how these issues arise from and inform various worldviews. This course also shows how these issues are addressed by the Christian faith.
An introduction to the world’s significant cultural developments and religious systems, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
PHI 2500Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
An introductory study in philosophy and apologetics, including the nature of religion, the relation of philosophy to theology, the existence of God, faith and reason, science and the problem of evil.
PHI 2500Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
An introductory study in philosophy and apologetics, including the nature of religion, 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
An apologetic and missional study of significant contemporary cults and world religions from the standpoint of orthodox Christian faith. Emphasis is placed on understanding their beliefs and developing biblically faithful, evangelistic engagement. 3 credit hour(s).
An apologetic and missional study of significant contemporary cults and world religions f 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study of classical logic drawing upon primary and secondary sources. This includes a focus on rational argumentation, syllogistic reasoning, definition, predication, induction and deduction, formal and informal fallacies, signification, categories, predictables, and categorical and complex propositions. This course will also include evaluation of argumentation in natural language.
A study of classical logic drawing upon primary and secondary sources. This includes a focus on rational argumentation 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Rhetoric is a survey of the origins and structure of the rhetorical tradition. Emphasis will be laid upon the classical origins of the Western rhetorical tradition and its development, giving treatment to composition, and speech communication. Students will implement the insights gleaned from this study in composition and rhetorical exercises. Students planning to take both Logic and Rhetoric should take Logic first and then Rhetoric.
An examination of the primary texts that demonstrate the development of Western thought in philosophy and the philosophy of science. Students prepare research and writing projects integral to this effort.
An examination of the primary texts that demonstrate the development of Western though 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
An examination of the primary texts that demonstrate the development of Western thought in history, the philosophy of history, and political theory. Students prepare research and writing projects integral to this effort.
This course explores the concepts and history of metaphysics and the related discipline of philosophy of mind. It notes the influence of famous philosophers of the past and the present, with special interest on the current status of each discipline.
This course explores the concepts and history of metaphysics and the related discipline of ph 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
PHI 3550Epistemology and the Philosophy of Language
A study in the theory and nature of truth, the grounds for justification of belief, and the nature of Christian truth claims and an exploration to the major theories of meaning in language. Application will be made to the phenomena of both special and general Christian revelation.
PHI 3550Epistemology and the Philosophy of Language
A study in the theory and nature of truth, the grounds for justification of belief, and the nature 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A philosophical, theological, biblical and historical study of the problem of evil, wit 3 credit hour(s). Prerequisite(s): HUM 3120 Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
This course explores the developments in modern and contemporary philosophy. It features the major issues and philosophers that have shaped philosophy through these periods.
This course explores the developments in modern and contemporary philosophy. It fe 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
PHI 1100 - Introduction to Philosophy: Faith, Reason, and the Christian Mind
PHI 3580Christianity, Culture, and the Arts3
A Christian analysis of culture and its relationship to the church in general 3 credit hour(s). Prerequisite(s): PHI 1100 - Introduction to Philosophy: Faith, Reason, and th Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study of the historical and textual foundations for the trustworthiness of Scripture, with particular attention to the New Testament and the historical Jesus. Emphasis is given to manuscript evidence, canon formation, archaeological data, historical reliability, and responses to critical challenges.
A study of the historical and textual foundations for the trustworthiness of Scripture, with particula 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
This course critically examines and offers apologetic responses to naturalist challenges to the Christian faith, exploring the relationship between Christian theism and the natural sciences while defending the coherence and historicity of miracles and the resurrection from a Christian worldview.
This course critically examines and offers apologetic responses to unbelieving attacks upon the coherence of theism, Trinity, Incarnation, Atonement, and human immortality after death. Attention may also be given to arguments for the existence of God. 3 credit hour(s).
This course critically examines and offers apologetic responses to unbelieving attacks up 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Review, analysis, and critique of selected issues in Christian apologetics. Topics vary and will be announced when the course is offered. 3 credit hour(s).
BA General Electives - 18 Hours In addition to a selected major and a Christian Studies minor, all baccalaureate students must complete at least Total Hours - 127 Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
PHI 5100Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
An introductory study of the relationship between Christian theology and philosophy including an overview of the history of ideas and worldviews. Topics covered will include faith and reason, the existence of God, science and faith, the problem of evil, and the basis for knowledge and values.
A review of the evidences from Scripture, history, and nature that support the validity and historical truthfulness of the claims of Christian Theism. 3 credit hour(s).
A review of the evidences from Scripture, history, and nature that suppor 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A Christian analysis of culture and its relationship to the church in genera 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A review of the history of scientific thought and implications for Christian faith. 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A philosophical analysis of the classical and contemporary arts (including modern media and popular culture) and an evaluation of the interrelationship between biblical faith and various art forms. 3 credit hour(s).
A philosophical analysis of the classical and contemporary arts (including modern 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study of a selected philosopher, classical, or contemporary, Christian or non-Christian. The philosopher to be studied will be announced with the publication of the course schedule. 3 credit hour(s).
A study of a selected philosopher, classical, or contemporary, Christian or no 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
The juxtaposition of the philosophical/apologetic works of Francis Schaeffer and C. S. 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study of the nature of reality, including discussions on personal identit 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study in the theory and nature of truth, the grounds for justification of belief, and the nature of Christian truth claims. Application will be made to the phenomena of both special and general Christian revelation.
A study in the theory and nature of truth, the grounds for justification of belief, and t 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
PHI 7550Critical Thinking and Argumentation for Theological Discourse
An introduction to critical thinking skills, formal and informal logic, and the elements and function of an argument. Attention is given to critical analysis as well as to effective argumentation within a theological context.
PHI 7550Critical Thinking and Argumentation for Theological Discourse
An introduction to critical thinking skills, formal and informal logic, and the elements 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study of the use of philosophical methods in developing, articulating, and analyzing theological concepts, particularly within the Christian tradition. A survey of the history of philosophical methods and concepts in theology. An intermediate study of philosophical elements of Christian doctrine.
A study of the use of philosophical methods in developing, articulating, and analyzing theological con 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
PHI 7620Seminar in Readings in Christianity and Other Faiths
A study of the major world religions from a worldview analysis comparison with orthodox Christianity. It constitutes an intensive study of key issues of how Christianity relates to other religions. Attention is given to pertinent biblical testimony, historical developments, and contemporary perspectives on these issues with a mind to critiquing various perspectives and constructing a suitable Christian theology of religions.
PHI 7620Seminar in Readings in Christianity and Other Faiths
A study of the major world religions from a worldview analysis comparison with orthodox Christianity. It constitutes an intensive study of key issues of how Chris 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
An advanced study of historical and contemporary philosophical/theological issues relevant to the study of religion such as miracles, the problem of evil, the relationship between faith and reason, and religious experience.
An advanced study of historical and contemporary philosophical/theological issues relevan 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
An advanced study of the theories involved in the philosophy of mind as well as an investigation of how these theories are relevant to a Christian worldview. It is a study of the relationship between Christianity and different dualist theories, materialist theories, and idealist theories about the mind.
An advanced study of the theories involved in the philosophy of mind as well as an investigation of how 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
An examination of the issues involved with the integration of science and orthodox Christian theology as well as an investigation of metaphysical naturalism and methodological naturalism as well as selected topics in philosophy of science relevant to a Christian worldview. It is a study of the relationship between Christianity and natural, social, and mathematical sciences.
An examination of the issues involved with the integration of science and orthodox Christian theology as well as an 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
This class is designed to help students explore in depth the miraculous elements in the biblical traditions, with a focus and emphasis on the New Testament. Students will examine the biblical traditions in relation to the miraculous, the principle streams of miraculous traditions in the Bible, the history of the treatment of the miraculous (especially in relation to Jesus’ resurrection), the miraculous in the early Church, as well as the recent scholarly debates about the miraculous and its potential significance for contemporary theological application. 3 credit hour(s).
This class is designed to help students explore in depth the miraculous elements in the biblical traditions, with a focus and emphasis on the New T 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
PHI 7700Seminar in Readings in Apologetics and Christian Philosophy
A reading seminar designed to have students read the primary works within Apologetics, Christian Philosophy, and Philosophy of Religion. This course is further designed as a capstone course for the MAACP where students will write a cumulative paper for their program.
PHI 7700Seminar in Readings in Apologetics and Christian Philosophy
A reading seminar designed to have students read the primary works within Apologetics, Christian Philosophy, and Philosophy of Rel 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
An examination of the traditional interpretations of history and their implications for Christian theology with particular reference to eschatology. 3 credit hour(s).
An examination of the traditional interpretations of history and their im 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Review, analysis, and critique of selected philosophical/theological issues of current importance in philosophy of religion. Topics vary and will be announced when the course is offered. 3 credit hour(s).
Review, analysis, and critique of selected philosophical/theological issues of 3 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study of the history of Christian Apologetics and the development of worldviews and 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Conduct specialized research on a selected topic in Philosophy. 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study of the use of philosophical methods in developing, articulating, and analyzing theological concepts, particularly within the Christian tradition (e.g. Trinity, Incarnation, Atonement, Resurrection, Scripture, and Providence). A survey of the history of philosophical methods and concepts in theology. An advanced study of philosophical elements of Christian doctrine. 4 credit hour(s).
A study of the use of philosophical methods in developing, articulating, and analyzing theological concepts, p 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A seminar on the philosophical and theological issues associated with the existence of evil and its implications for Christian theism. 4 credit hour(s).
A seminar on the philosophical and theological issues associated with 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A Christian critique of contemporary cultural artifacts including, but not limited to social media, film, TV, Internet, music, art, architecture and advertising . 4 credit hour(s).
A Christian critique of contemporary cultural artifacts including, but no advertising . 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A focused study of philosophical developments in ancient, medieval, and Renaissance eras as they have influenced and interacted with Christian faith. 4 credit hour(s).
A focused study of philosophical developments in ancient, medieval, and R 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
An exploration of the miraculous in Scripture, with a focus on the New Testament. An examination of biblical traditions in relation to the miraculous, the history and treatment of the miraculous (including the early church), as well as scholarly debates about the miraculous and its potential significance for contemporary theological application. 4 credit hour(s).
An exploration of the miraculous in Scripture, with a focus on the New Testament. An examination of bibli 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A seminar on issues such as religious authority, theistic proofs, faith and reason, and religious language, philosophy of history, theological method, and immortality. 4 credit hour(s).
A seminar on issues such as religious authority, theistic proofs, faith and 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A study in the important philosophical issues in the area of Philosophy of Mind and how they relate to the Christian worldview. This course gives special attention to the various dualistic, materialistic, and idealistic views of the human person. 4 credit hour(s).
A study in the important philosophical issues in the area of Philosophy of Mind and how 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A seminar on the relationship of popular culture, media, and the arts to the Christia 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A seminar on the relationship of science and technology to the Christian faith. 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A seminar the examines the coherence of trinitarianism and the philosophically informed definitions of the divine attributes - including simplicity, necessity, timelessness, immutability, omnipotence, omniscience, and perfect goodness. 4 credit hour(s).
A seminar the examines the coherence of trinitarianism and the philosophically informed 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
A seminar on the nature, extent, and source of knowledge with a focus on the justific 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
This course explores the concepts and history of metaphysics and all of the sub-disciplines associated with it. It notes the influence of famous philosophers of the past and present, with special interest on the current state of each issue within the field. 4 credit hour(s).
This course explores the concepts and history of metaphysics and all of the sub-discipline 4 credit hour(s). Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)