A foreign language must be completed at the intermediate level. The students with a major in philosophy-humanities must complete two 18 hour components from humanities disciplines other than philosophy. Additional components and courses must be approved for philosophical content by the Division of Religion and Philosophy. Hours Introduction to Logic is recommended for those planning to attend graduate school.
Special emphasis is given to evaluating the truth claims of each.
Special emphasis is given to ethical issues involved in hunger, sexuality, euthanasia and animal rights. Special emphasis is given to methods of stating and evaluating arguments, formal and informal fallacies, and the nature of definition. Special attention is given to the major arguments against the belief in the incarnation of Jesus, miracles, the resurrection of Jesus, the atonement, the doctrine of hell, and the appropriate Christian philosophical response. A supervised experience performed in a professional environment representing a student's major discipline. Senior standing and departmental application and approval.