Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
Philosophy Learning Outcomes
Concentration-Specific Requirements (24 credits) TTPH 523 Metaphysics I
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Epistemology I
TTPH 544 TTPH 547
The main purpose of this concentration is to help the student develop the skills to do philosophy from a Christian worldview. The attitudes and character traits of a Christian philosopher will be fostered by departmental activities, professional modeling, and teaching techniques. Skills necessary for the craft of philosophy will be developed by equipping the student to think critically, conduct high-level philosophical research, and interact with the broader philosophical community. The program is aimed at developing the ability to do philosophy in various ministry programs, such as parachurch and local church apologetics as well as preparing the student for further graduate work in fields such as philosophy, ethics, religious studies, law, political science, and theology. As a result of this program, the student will: 1. Qualify for admission to competitive Ph.D. programs in philosophy, ethics or religious studies. 2. Read and utilize specialized professional philosophical journals and relate the material to various challenges to a Christian worldview. 3. Relate sophisticated philosophical material acquired during our program for use in the local church and popular culture. 4. Demonstrate lasting commitment to evangelism, local church ministry and personal spiritual growth. 5. Sustain a vibrant intellectual life as part of an ongoing commitment to following Christ. 6. Provide substantial leadership in one’s sphere of influence and successfully articulate a Christian worldview in one’s respective cultural context. 7. Penetrate the secular university and venues of popular culture (art, media, music) by providing visionary leadership at Christian colleges, seminaries and parachurch ministries in articulating a Christian worldview. 8. Minister effectively in academic, local church and parachurch settings with a spirit of graciousness and humility, standing for truth and fostering community with those to whom the student ministers. Reduction and Transfer Guidelines for Philosophy Concentration Students with satisfactory undergraduate parallel content in philosophy will be considered for course reduction. All requests for course reduction are subject to departmental approval on a case by case basis. Students seeking course reduction must have earned at least a “B” grade. Students may only transfer courses that are parallel in content and taken from accredited graduate schools and seminaries. Request for transfer of courses should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar with prior approval from the department. Students must complete in residence a minimum of 24 credits in the Philosophy concentration.
The Theology and Philosophy of Science History and Normative Systems of Ethics
Credit(s): 3.
TTPH 566
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Ethical Issues I
TTPH 624 TTPH 667
Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of the Mind
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Philosophy of Religion Philosophical Theology
TTPH 684 TTPH 685
Elective Requirements (11 Credits) Philosophy electives: 6 credits. General electives * : 5 credits. * The thesis is not an option in this concentration. Spiritual Formation Learning Outcomes This concentration is designed as a personal growth and academic degree. It is an intensive, integrative program within the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology, designed to equip men and women for the ministry of discipleship and spiritual formation in general, in the local church, and for further academic training in spiritual formation. The program is designed entirely around promoting growth in the believer’s inner life of faith and prayer with God in the context of a shared community and developed knowledge-base in the Word. Because the program is experiential and theoretical in nature with respect to spiritual growth and the dynamic processes involved, the M.A. Concentration in Spiritual Formation draws upon an interdisciplinary faculty from both Talbot and Rosemead School of Psychology. It includes both in-depth theoretical and integrative coursework, employing the creation disciplines such as theology, philosophy, psychology and education as well as experiential-relational soul work in classes and co-curricular requirements to aid in understanding the spiritual life mentoring. Note also that this more academic M.A. with a concentration in Spiritual Formation is to be distinguished from the more professional M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, the latter being fashioned more along the lines of an Apprentice Training Model which includes training, supervision and service components in spiritual direction and mentoring. As a result of this program, the student will: 1. Appreciate and deeply grow in the reality that true Christian spirituality is grounded in the Double Knowledge and encounter of God and Self. Students will understand through experience and theory that growth in Christ is based upon an encounter with God and oneself in the Truth. 2. Understand the Word of God and its role as a primary datum for true Christian spirituality. Students will come to have a sufficient grasp and commitment to the Word of God as a primary source of truth for
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