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7 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 1030^Introduction to Philosophy3

This is a general education course designed to meet the humanities/fine arts requirement. This course provides an introduction to the concepts of wisdom and knowledge and their use in the development of rational human values. (Same as TN eCampus PHIL 1030) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement.
PHIL 1040^Introduction to Ethics3

This course is a rational inquiry into the origin, development, and application of moral values and behavior. The course includes a survey of major ethical theories with an emphasis on application to contemporary moral problems. (Same as TN eCampus PHIL 121) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement.
PHIL 110Logic and Critical Thinking3

This course is an examination of the principles and methods of inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving, and the analysis and evaluation of arguments and theories, from both popular and academic sources. The course has an emphasis on informal and formal fallacies, forms of deductive arguments, and the scientific method. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
PHIL 2200Introduction to World Religions3

This course is a study of the beliefs and practices of the world’s religions, the similarities and differences from prehistoric and primitive beginnings of religion through modern divisions of Christianity. (Same as TN eCampus PHIL 201) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
PHIL 2430^Philosophy of Religion3

This course is a systematic study of such problems as the nature and existence of God, the relation of faith and reason, human nature and destiny, immortality, evil, and the problem of religious language. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement.
PHIL 260Introduction to Biblical Studies3

This course is a nonsectarian introduction to the Bible, its literature, history, and theology. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
PHIL 280TSpecial Topics in Religious and Philosophical Studies1-3

This is a course designed to allow the student to pursue special interest in religious and philosophical studies. Admission requires permission of the instructor. The course may not be taken in lieu of PHIL 121 or PHIL 1030 or basic Humanities/Fine Arts requirement. Only six hours may be counted toward graduation. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu

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