13 courses with the subject PHIL, 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.
course consists of a survey of the basic concepts of logic, the uses and abuses of language in everyday discourse, the concepts of inductive and deductive reasoning, and effective application of those concepts in the development and analysis of arguments in a wide variety of fields. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
including its early history, its theology, and its cultural expressions. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.
Europeans in the African continent, many Africans were forced into slavery and migration to the USA, Caribbean, and Latin America. Upon arrival in the new world, they reconstructed some of their traditions and religions. These religions are now organized as Brazilian Candomble, Caribbean Santeria, and Haitian/New Orleans voodoo. For their survival in the new world, some have employed Christian symbols and given them novel interpretations. In addition to exploring their historical developments, the undergraduate course descriptions 165 course will attempt to examine the inner workings of each of these religions in light of their impact in the western society as well as their interaction with Christianity. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
the development and impact of African Religions and thought in various social and historical contexts. A variety of methodologies including phenomenology, anthropology and sociology will be appropriately considered. The course content will include African world-view and cosmology. Some of the specific themes include concepts of God, divine intermediaries, sacrifices, rituals, divination, healing and human destiny. It will also examine African cultures and their historical interactions with the divine and the ethical implications therein. The Course will also explore the interactions between African Religions with Christianity and Islam. A central goal is to understand how African Religions have endured in Africa and beyond. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
through the study of important philosophical texts and traditions of moral reflection, as well as through contemporary literature and film. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours.
Students should also select 6 – 9 hours of visual and performing arts courses (from art, dance, graphic design, music, musical theatre, photography, or theatre). Students should select one 3-hour elective from 300 or 400-level coursework in the disciplines of Bible (not including 471), English, visual and performing arts (art, graphic design, music, musical theatre, photography, or theatre), foreign language, history, humanities, and philosophy. A few selected 200 level courses have also been approved for inclusion in this major; the humanities advisors have a listing of the specific courses. (3 hrs) Student should select one 3-hour diverse cultures/global societies course from ENGL 362 Race and American Culture, ENGL 375 World Literature and Film, PHIL 230 Islam: Faith and Practice, PHIL 250 African Religion in the Americas, PHIL 260 African Religions and Philosophy, or
of the theory and practice of literary criticism, designed to provide knowledge of the underpinnings of the discipline and a primary conversance with the major approaches. Cross listed as ENGL 360. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.
features of rhetoric primarily using classical Greek and Roman theory. That theory is applied to modern attempts to persuade, but also the use of emotion, character, and style. Students will analyze and evaluate speeches and texts. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
the field of literary theory. This course will continue to build upon principles introduced in ENGL 360. Prerequisite: ENGL 360 or permission of instructor. Cross listed as ENGL 450. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.
of economics from its roots in Ancient Greek philosophy to the various schools of thought currently in existence. The philosophical framework and historical success of various modes of economic organization are compared. Emphasis is placed on how historical context and individual background of economic thinkers influenced their perspective on the organization of resources in society. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202. Offered spring term even years. Three semester hours.
provides for study of material not included in the regular course offerings. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.
which provides for individualized study. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.
independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
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