8 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 243Introduction to Philosophy. (W) F3
Introductory principles and problems of philosophy. Consideration is given to various views of truth, nature, man, and values. This course includes a significant writing component.
PHI 245History of Philosophy I. (W) Sp. Even years3
The history of philosophy from the perspectives of representative philosophers in the ancient and medieval periods. Emphasis is given to analysis and to criticism. This course includes a significant writing component.
PHI 246History of Philosophy II. (W) Sp. Odd years3
The history of philosophy from the perspectives of representative philosophers in the modern and contemporary periods. Emphasis is given to analysis and to criticism. This course includes a significant writing component.
PHI 299A/399A. The Problem of Suffering. Offered on sufficient demand3
A study of the question, “Why?” specifically, “Why does God allow evil, pain, and suffering to occur?” Special attention is directed to (1) the atheist’s attempt to disprove the existence of God on the basis of evil and pain, (2) Bible insights for believers, and (3) suggestions for coping with suffering. Same as BIB 299E/399E.
PHI 299B/399B. Special Topics in Philosophy. Offered on sufficient demand3
A study of a specialized area in philosophy. Topics may include selected philosophers, writings, movements, and/or connections between philosophy and popular culture. May be repeated for up to six (6) hours credit. 380
Introductory principles of correct thinking. Inductive and deductive methods of reasoning are studied and application is made to religious problems. Same as BIB 340.
A survey of biblical teaching concerning ethical conduct. Various systems of conduct that oppose biblical teaching are evaluated in light of the teachings of the Bible. Same as BIB 344.
A study of arguments from the philosophy of science and the philosophy of religion. The origin of the universe and the presence of persons on earth. Both biblical and extra-biblical material will be emphasized.