PHIL2020: Ethics
Credits 3An introduction to the concept of good, involving a study of the major ethical theories of the West and their applications to contemporary moral problems.
Philosophy
Courses
PHIL3080: Critical Reasoning
Credits 3An introduction to the science of logic and reasoning, including both deductive and inductive reasoning processes. Basic concepts such as validity, soundness, strength, and argument evaluation will be covered. The course will also cover fallacies (both formal and informal), truth trees, biases within argumentation, and symbolic logic.
PHIL6094: Topics in Philosophy
Credits 3 4This course introduces interdisciplinary material in Philosophy of particular relevance to the core curriculum. Topics may vary. May be repeated for a different topic.
PHIL6599: Independent Study
Credits 3 4Study of an assigned topic or guided research as directed by a graduate faculty member. Approval of department director required.
PHIL6860: Philosophy of Religion
Credits 3This course offers a constructive study of religious claims, thoughts, and practices from a philosophic point of view. Special attention will be given to problems such as the idea of God, immortality, evil, freedom, and determinism. (Only students in the Five-Year Pastor-Scholar Program are eligible to take this course.)
PHIL7290: Reflecting on Character: Philosophy and the Christian Life
Credits 4This course explores Christian ethics from a philosophical perspective. Students engage in biblical, theological and philosophical reflection, study dominant approaches to ethical thinking, and examine contemporary moral problems. Particular emphasis is placed on developing critical reflection skills, rather than finding answers to various ethical questions. This course also facilitates a deeper understanding of character formation and sharpens one's discernment as to how theological and philosophical reflection helps shape Christian practice.
PHIL7560: Philosophical Foundations of Ministry
Credits 3This course will provide the fundamentals for logical reasoning, review the philosophical foundations of theology, explore contemporary issues in the philosophy of religion, and develop methods for making ethical decisions within the framework of Christian values.
PHIL9250: Reason, Virtues, and Issues of Practice in the Church
Credits 4This course examines the essential role of both critical and constructive thinking for sound scholarship and for the Church’s self-understanding as well as the formation of ethics and virtues with regard to the Church. Since these two areas function as touchstones for considering the behaviors and practices that the Church might engage to fulfill her calling, this course explores issues of critical thinking, metaphysics, ethics, and contemporary issues of ecclesial concern.
PHIL9250S: Razón, Virtudes y Asuntos de Práctica en la Iglesia
Credits 4Este curso examina el papel esencial del pensamiento tanto crítico como constructivo para la erudición sólida y para la autocomprensión de la Iglesia. Examina también el desarrollo de ética y virtudes con respecto a la Iglesia. Dado que estas dos áreas juegan un papel importante para considerar los comportamientos y prácticas que la Iglesia podría adoptar para cumplir con su llamado, este curso explora temas de pensamiento crítico, metafísica, ética y temas contemporáneos de interés eclesial.