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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin

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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy and Religion (B.S.)

Bulleltin/Catalog Year 2018-2019

College of Arts and Letters

Department of History and Philosophy

Location: Harned Hall, Room 340
Phone: 931-221-7919
Website: www.apsu.edu/history

Description of Major

The Philosophy and Religion major consists of three options: Philosophical Studies, Religious Studies, and Ethics, Law, and Political Theory. The Philosophy and Religion curriculum is designed to encourage students to think critically and creatively about human existence and the nature of reality. It emphasizes (1) training in critical reasoning and logical analysis; (2) an understanding of the many methods of human inquiry; (3) a survey of the history of philosophy and the history of ethics; (4) the analysis and appreciation of values and their application to moral and political issues; (5) a reflective and tolerant exploration of religion; and (6) the growth of a personal philosophy based on the lifelong search for and appreciation of truth, knowledge, goodness, and beauty.

The Philosophy and Religion Major is good background for most any career area or graduate study option. The degree is sought after by many businesses as an indicator of analytical ability. Philosophy Majors are among the highest scorers of any major on standardized tests. The Religious Studies curriculum is good background for anyone with an interest in the world religions and religious issues or considering a career in religion. The Ethics, Law and Political Theory concentration is especially good background for law school or work in government.

General Education Core

	Credit Hours
see Common Core	41
University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement	1

Ethics, Law, and Political Theory

The Ethics, Law, and Political Theory Concentration is an excellent preparation for law school and careers in government.

Required

Any course listed not used to complete those categories or
Any upper division philosophy course or other course approved by advisor as relevant to student’s concentration ethics.

Philosophy & Religion Introductory Core

Select one (1) course from the list below
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics 3
PHIL 2200 - Religion and the World 3

Total Hours 3

History Requirement

PHIL 3040 - History of Ethics 3
Select one (1) course from the list below
PHIL 3100 - Ancient Philosophy 3
PHIL 3110 - The History of Medieval Philosophy 3
PHIL 3120 - Modern 15th-18th Century Philosophy 3
PHIL 3130 - 19th and 20th Century Philosophy 3

Total Hours 6

Value Theory

Select two (2) from the list below
PHIL 3050 - Religious Ethics 3
PHIL 4720 - Ethical Theory 3
PHIL 4100 - Social-Political Philosophy 3
or
POLS 3000 - Foundations of Political Theory 3

Total Hours 6

Applied Value Theory

Select three (3) courses from the list below
COMM 4600 - Media Ethics 3
PHIL 2300 - Medical Ethics 3
PHIL 3060 - Applied Ethics 3
PHIL 4015 - War and Ethics 3
POLS 4010 - Contemporary Political Ideas 3
POLS 4050 - Health Care Policy in the U.S. 3
POLS 4100 - Democracy 3
POLS 4170 - Power, Morality, International Relations 3

Total Hours 9

Electives

Select two (2) courses from the list below
PHIL 380C - The Battle of God 3
PHIL 3800 - The Beatitudes in World Religion 3
PHIL 4600 - Literature and Philosophy of Existentialism 3

Total Hours 6

Philosophical Studies

The Philosophical Studies Specialization provides a broad background in Philosophical issues and theories. It is good preparation for most any career.

Lower Division Courses

Select one (1) course from the list below
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics 3
PHIL 2200 - Religion and the World 3

Total Hours 3

Upper Division Courses

Select one (1) course from the list below
PHIL 3900 - Informal, Categorical and Propositional Logic 3
PHIL 4910 - Epistemology 3
Select two (2) courses from the list below
PHIL 3100 - Ancient Philosophy 3
PHIL 3110 - The History of Medieval Philosophy 3
PHIL 3120 - Modern 15th-18th Century Philosophy 3
PHIL 3130 - 19th and 20th Century Philosophy 3
Select two (2) courses from the list below
PHIL 3040 - History of Ethics 3
PHIL 3050 - Religious Ethics 3
PHIL 4100 - Social-Political Philosophy 3
PHIL 4720 - Ethical Theory 3

Total Hours 18

Electives

Select three (3) courses from any of the remaining courses above, other Philosophy Upper Divison (3000-4000) series courses or other areas approved by an advisor 9

Total Hours 9

Religious Studies

The Religious Studies Specialization is an excellent background for seminary and careers in Religion as well as for anyone with an interest in world religions and religious issues.

Lower Division Courses

Select one (1) course from the list below
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics 3
PHIL 2200 - Religion and the World 3

Total Hours 3

Upper Division Courses

PHIL 3110 - The History of Medieval Philosophy 3
Select one (1) course from the list below
CLAS 3310 - Greek Mythology 3
CLAS 3410 - Greek and Roman Religion 3
CLAS 3430 - Roman Religion 3
ENGL 340D - Mythology and Folklore 3
Select three (3) courses from the list below
PHIL 3200 - Eastern Religions 3
PHIL 3300 - Western Religions 3
PHIL 380B - Islam as a World View 3
PHIL 380C - The Battle of God 3
PHIL 3800 - The Beatitudes in World Religion 3
SOC 3400 - Sociology of Religion 3
Select one (1) course from the list below
PHIL 3050 - Religious Ethics 3
PHIL 4500 - Philosophy of Religion 3

Total Hours 18

Electives

Select three (3) courses in any of the courses above or in other Philosophy Upper Division (3000-4000) level or other fields as approved by an advisor 9
Any course of PHIL 3000-4999

Philosophy and Religion (B.S.)

Bulleltin/Catalog Year 2018-2019

Department of History and Philosophy

Description of Major

General Education Core

Concentrations

Ethics, Law, and Political Theory

Required

Philosophy & Religion Introductory Core

Total Hours 3

History Requirement

Total Hours 6

Value Theory

Total Hours 6

Applied Value Theory

Total Hours 9

Electives

Total Hours 6

Philosophical Studies

Lower Division Courses

Total Hours 3

Upper Division Courses

Total Hours 18

Electives

Total Hours 9

Religious Studies

Lower Division Courses

Total Hours 3

Upper Division Courses

Total Hours 18

Electives

Total Hours 9

Total Program Hours 120