Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy involves the study of the history and major problems of philosophy in the Western tradition from the early Greeks to the present. Studying philosophy involves developing one's critical thinking, communication and debating skills. The major in Philosophy is excellent preparation for various professions including law, divinity and politics. The major also prepares one for graduate studies in Philosophy, as well as for any endeavour in which a broad liberal arts background is desirable.

Degree Requirements

Core Requirements

• [ENGL 1013], [ENGL 1023] Survey of English Literature I, II
• [INDS 4753] Christianity and Culture 
• [HIST 1013], [HIST 1023] History of Western Civilization I, II   
• [RLGS 1013] Old Testament Scriptures    
• [RLGS 1023] New Testament Scripture    
• [RLGS 2013] Hermeneutics    
• [RLGS 3603] Introduction to Christian Theology    
   

Breadth Requirements

• Fine Arts Elective (3 credit hours)
• Language Electives (6 credit hours)
• Natural Sciences Elective (3 credit hours)
• Social Sciences Electives (6 credit hours)
   

Major Requirements

• [PHIL 1013], [PHIL 1023] History of Philosophy I, II
• [PHIL 2013] Critical Reasoning
• [PHIL 3703] Symbolic Logic
• One of:
  [PHIL 3013] Metaphysics
  [PHIL 3023] Belief, Truth and Knowledge

• One of:
  [PHIL 3213] Philosophy of Religion
  [PHIL 3223] Philosophy of Science

• One of:
  [PHIL 3633] Kant and Modern Philosophy
  [PHIL 3643] Aquinas
  [PHIL 3663] Ancient & Medieval Philosophy
  [PHIL 4213] The Analytic Tradition

• One of:
  [PHIL 2133] Bioethics
  [PHIL 3113] Introduction to Ethics
  [PHIL 3653] Business Ethics

• PHIL Electives (3000- or 4000-level) (6 credit hours)
• PHIL Elective (4000-level) (3 credit hours)
• PHIL Elective (any level) (3 credit hours)
   

Electives (39 credit hours)