8 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.
PHIL 1010♦Old Testament Survey3
Old Testament Survey is designed to provide students with an overview of Biblical material from the Old Testament, its content, principles, background and significance for Western thought. A survey of the patriarchal, tribal and national periods; a chronological study of the prophets and their contributions; and the poetry and wisdom literature are emphasized.
ENGL 0870, READ 0870, or appropriate entrance scores.
PHIL 1020♦New Testament Survey3
New Testament Survey is designed to provide the student with a survey of Biblical material from the New Testament, including an overview of the literature of the early Christian Church. The course is also designed to help the student connect the context of New Testament books with their Jewish and Hellenistic backgrounds as well as their historical interpretation and scholarship.
ENGL 0870, READ 0870, or appropriate entrance scores.
PHIL 2290♦Special Topics in Philosophy3
Special Topics in Philosophy is a course featuring areas of study such as: logic/practical reasoning; science and the modern world; ethics for business; ethics for medicine; or political thought. This course may be repeated for credit when content varies.
ENGL 0870, READ 0870, or appropriate entrance scores.
PHIL 2430♦Philosophy of Religion3
Philosophy of Religion is a philosophical examination of religion; issues include the existence and nature of God, relationship between faith and reason, and challenges to religious belief. Throughout history individuals have pondered whether or not God exists. Many consider it the most important question that can be asked. The reason? As Mortimer Adler, a well-known philosopher, points out, “More consequences for thought and action follow from the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other basic question. “In this class, we will address philosophical issues as they relate to God’s existence or absence. One of the first issues to be examined will be the relationship between faith and reason in religious belief. Next, we will examine the major challenges to theism (e.g., the problem of evil) and provide potential responses to these difficulties. This will be followed by a discussion of reasons for belief in God: classical arguments, religious experience, pragmatic reasons, and the like. The course provides a platform for serious discussion of these fundamental issues. In becoming familiar with the philosophical issues surrounding their religious beliefs, students typically find their positions strengthened and confirmed.
