PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy
3 Hours (3-0)
“Introduction to Philosophy” samples the writings of thinkers who over the past 2500 years have challenged the human intellect with questions about the meaning of existence, the nature of reality, and the validity of knowledge. The course encourages students to re-examine and clarify their own beliefs and values.

PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions
3 Hours (3-0)
Is a survey of the major belief systems in society today- Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, how they are different from ancient belief systems and how they are influencing new religious movements.

PHIL 1316 History of Christianity
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is an historical survey of the development of Christianity and its role in world history, from its origins to the present time covering theological and institutional issues. Course may be taken for either credit or non-credit. Also HIST 1316.

PHIL 1317 History of Judaism
3 Hours (3-0)
This is a chronological study of the development of the Jewish nation and religion. The first part of the course will cover Ancient Israel: Abraham to the Roman destruction of the second temple (70 CE). The second part begins with the rise of Rabbinic Judaism (after 70 CE) and continues through the establishment of the nation of Israel to its existence today.

PHIL 2303 Introduction to Logic
3 Hours (3-0)
“Introduction to Logic” introduces the students to the nature and methods of correct reasoning; deductive and inductive proof; fallacies; argumentation.

PHIL 2306 Ethics
3 Hours (3-0)
This course covers the major classic philosophies of life with consideration of some of the value or “goodness” involved in the moral, religious, aesthetic, and scientific points of view.

PHIL 2321 Philosophy of Religion
3 Hours (3-0)
“Philosophy of Religion” is a study of the nature and philosophical implications of religious beliefs, experiences, and practices, and the relation of these to other major human concerns.