Southwest Baptist University Course Catalog 2006-2007

Course Descriptions - Philosophy

PHI 2013. Introduction to Philosophy - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Survey of philosophical problems, methods of approach and modes of thought.

PHI 2023. Logic and Language - 3 hours (On demand) Examination of basic principles of critical thinking. Special attention to deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning and language analysis.

PHI 4003. Twentieth Century Thought - 3 hours (On demand) Contemporary philosophical movements with special attention to problems and methods. Prerequisite: PHI 2013.

PHI 4013. The Philosophy of Religion - 3 hours (Spring, odd years) Philosophical approach to the study of religion with emphasis on methods and problems. Prerequisite: PHI 2013.

PHI 4023. World Religions - 3 hours (On demand) A survey of major world religions. Prerequisite: PHI 2013.

PHI 4033. Problems - 3 hours (On demand) Selected problems for the advanced student in one topic. Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy.

PHI 4043. Ethics in Decision Making - 3 hours (Fall) Ethical issues related to professional life, social conditions, family situations and spiritual questions from the perspective of the Christian world view. Prerequisites: BIB 1013, 1023, SPF 2012 and at least 90 hours of course work completed.

PHI 4951-4. Intensive Studies in Philosophy - 1-4 hours (On demand) Intensive study of selected topics in the field of Philosophy. Prerequisites: PHI 2013.