Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
higher level of learning. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216 or 220. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 302 - Medieval Philosophy The history and philosophy in the West from Augustine to William of Occam, with special emphasis upon Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. In contrast to 212, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216 or 220. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 303 - Modern Philosophy The history of philosophy in the West from the Renaissance through the 18th century. In contrast to 213, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 212 or 214 or 215 or 216 or 220. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 306 - Philosophy of Religion An examination of topics in the philosophy of religion such as traditional arguments for the existence of God, religious epistemology, the problem of evil, and religious pluralism. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216 or 220. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 307 - Metaphysics and Epistemology A critical examination of 1) selected metaphysical topics and problems and 2) the nature and scope of human knowledge. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216 or 220. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 308 - Ethics A study of the principal ethical theories and thinkers, basic ethical problems, and related biblical teaching. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216 or 220. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 330 - Studies in Wisdom Traditions An intensive study of one or more wisdom traditions. Prerequisite(s): 230 and 231. Corequisite(s): 331. Restriction(s): PHIL or HUPH majors or PHIL minors only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 331 - Practical Wisdom Lab II A seminar designed to assist its members in practical application of insights from PHIL 330. Corequisite(s): 330. Restriction(s): PHIL or HUPH majors or PHIL minors only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHIL 400 - Practical Wisdom: Texts Reading, study, and application of the insights of one or more texts from a wisdom tradition. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 410 - Practical Wisdom: Thinkers Reading, study, and application of insights of a thinker from one of the wisdom traditions. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 420 - Theoretical Wisdom: History of Philosophy Reading and study in selected topics, thinkers, or periods in the history of philosophy. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 430 - Theoretical Wisdom: Divisions of Philosophy Reading and study in a single division or sub-division of philosophy, such as aesthetics, the philosophy of religion, and the philosophy of science. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 440 - Theoretical Wisdom: Philosophical Topics Reading and study in selected topics in philosophy with special attention to contemporary developments in the philosophical literature. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 445 - Philosophical Argument and Writing Reading, research and discussion in selected philosophical topics and problems with an emphasis on research and writing skills necessary for successful graduate work in philosophy. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. PHIL 450 - Senior Thesis Directed research in topics chosen in consultation with the philosophy faculty. The student will write a substantial paper in philosophy, with some application to the Christian faith. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Restriction(s): Must be a Senior class, Philosophy (PHIL) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
NURS 462 - Nursing in the Community - Clinical Clinical application of NURS 461 theory, reasoning and skill in various community settings. Corequisite(s): 461. Note(s): Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Fee: $40. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 4.
Philosophy Faculty Chair:
Thomas M. Crisp, Ph.D.
Professor(s):
Crisp, Ten Elshof
Associate Professor(s):
Ciocchi
Courses PHIL 210 - Introduction to Logic
A general introduction to logic covering both deductive and inductive inference, and the analysis of arguments in ordinary language. Note(s): Approved for General Education Philosophy credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 211 - Introduction to Ancient Philosophy An introduction to philosophy through a study of the earliest period of philosophic development in the West, covering the Pre-Socratics through the Neo-Platonists. Note(s): Approved for General Education Philosophy credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 212 - Introduction to Medieval Philosophy An introduction to philosophy through a study of the history of philosophy, from Augustine to William of Occam, with special emphasis upon Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. Note(s): Approved for General Education Philosophy credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 213 - Introduction to Modern Philosophy An introduction to philosophy through a study of the history of philosophy from the Renaissance through the 18th century. Note(s): Approved for General Education Philosophy credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 214 - Introduction to Philosophy A general introduction to the nature, problems, methods, concepts, and divisions of philosophy. Note(s): Approved for General Education Philosophy credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 215 - Introduction to Ethics An introduction to philosophy through a study of the principal ethical theories and thinkers; basic ethical problems and related biblical teaching. Note(s): Approved for General Education Philosophy credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 216 - Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics An introduction to the problems, methods and concepts of philosophy with an emphasis on the issues and theories of aesthetics. Note(s): Approved for General Education Philosophy credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 220 - Introduction to Philosophical Argument and Writing A study of 1) some common types of philosophical arguments and 2) a set of skills necessary for good philosophical writing. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 230 - Introduction to Practical Wisdom An introduction to the philosophical concept of practical wisdom, incorporating a survey of the wisdom traditions and special attention to the tradition of Christian wisdom rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Corequisite(s): 231. Restriction(s): PHIL or HUPH majors or PHIL minors only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 231 - Practical Wisdom Lab I A seminar designed to assist its members in practical application of insights from PHIL 230. Corequisite(s): 230. Restriction(s): PHIL or HUPH majors or PHIL minors only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHIL 301 - Greek and Roman Philosophy The history of philosophy in the West from the Pre-Socratics through the Neo-Platonists. In contrast to 211, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a
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