120
Philosophy, B.A.
PHIL 212 PHIL 213
Introduction to Medieval Philosophy Introduction to Modern Philosophy
3 3
PHIL 430
Theoretical Wisdom: Divisions of Philosophy
PHIL 440 PHIL 445
Theoretical Wisdom: Philosophical Topics Philosophical Argument and Writing
will be permitted to enroll in its corresponding upper-division number:
Total Credits
38
PHIL 301 PHIL 302 PHIL 303
Greek and Roman Philosophy
3 3 3
Medieval Philosophy Modern Philosophy
1 Must be taken concurrently with PHIL 230. 2 Must be taken concurrently with PHIL 330. 3 May be taken a second time with different content. Concentrations Liberal Arts
Any student who falls into this category, and who is also a philosophy major or philosophy minor —both of whom are required to take upper- division courses in the history of philosophy—will be asked to substitute another philosophy course for the history of philosophy course. Selection of an appropriate substitute will be made in consultation with the student's advisor. Upper-Division Course Prerequisites Only students who have completed a general education course in philosophy will be permitted to enroll in upper-division philosophy courses (300's and 400's). Exceptions to this policy may be permitted in special circumstances and will require the approval of the chair of the Philosophy Department. Prerequisites for all courses in Block V (PHIL 400, PHIL 410, PHIL 420, PHIL 430, PHIL 445, and PHIL 450) are completion of PHIL 210, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, and PHIL 231, and completion of at least 3 credits from PHIL 301, PHIL 302, or PHIL 303. Major Requirements The major comprises 38 credits beyond the general education requirement in philosophy, from coursework in the following five blocks.
The liberal arts concentration comprises 38 credits beyond the general education requirement in philosophy, from coursework in the following five blocks.
Concentration-Specific Requirements Block I: Basic Philosophical Skills PHIL 220
Introduction to Philosophical Argument and Writing
3
Block II: Practical Wisdom PHIL 230
Introduction to Practical Wisdom Practical Wisdom Lab I 1 Studies in Wisdom Traditions
3 1 3 1 3 3 3
PHIL 231 PHIL 330 PHIL 331
Practical Wisdom Lab II 2
Block III: History of Philosophy PHIL 301
Greek and Roman Philosophy
PHIL 302 PHIL 303
Medieval Philosophy Modern Philosophy
Core Requirements Block I: Basic Philosophical Skills PHIL 210
Block IV: Divisions of Philosophy PHIL 307
Introduction to Logic
3 3
Metaphysics and Epistemology
3 3
PHIL 220
Introduction to Philosophical Argument and Writing
PHIL 308
Ethics
Block V: Capstone Work PHIL 450
Block II: Practical Wisdom PHIL 230
Senior Thesis
3
Introduction to Practical Wisdom Practical Wisdom Lab I 1 Studies in Wisdom Traditions
3 1 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3
Elective Requirements Select 9 credits of upper-division HIST and/or ENGL courses
PHIL 231 PHIL 330 PHIL 331
9
Practical Wisdom Lab II 2
Total Credits
38
Block III: History of Philosophy PHIL 301
1 Must be taken concurrently with PHIL 230. 2 Must be taken concurrently with PHIL 330. Oral Examinations
Greek and Roman Philosophy
PHIL 302 PHIL 303
Medieval Philosophy Modern Philosophy
Block IV: Divisions of Philosophy PHIL 306
All Philosophy majors must pass three oral exams before graduating. Each exam is a comprehensive, oral examination covering topics from all Biola philosophy courses completed in prior semesters. A study guide indicating topics and questions to prepare will be distributed at the beginning of the semester. Exams will take place at the end of the semester. Students are encouraged to work together to prepare. Prerequisites are at least nine credits of philosophy, either upper or lower division, or consent of the department chair.
Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 307 PHIL 308
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Ethics
Block V: Capstone Work PHIL 450 Select one of the following:
Senior Thesis
3 3
Studies in Wisdom Traditions 3 Practical Wisdom: Texts Practical Wisdom: Thinkers
PHIL 330 PHIL 400 PHIL 410 PHIL 420
Theoretical Wisdom: History of Philosophy
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