Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog
PHIL 411 - Metaphysics An historical and critical examination of selected metaphysical problems, topics and systems. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 412 - Epistemology An historical and critical examination of the philosophical study of the nature, scope and validity of human knowledge. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 413 - Ethics A study of the principal ethical theories and thinkers, basic ethical problems and related biblical teaching. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 414 - 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. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 415 - Advanced Studies in the History of Philosophy Reading, discussion and research in selected topics or periods from the history of philosophy. Note(s): May be repeated with different course content. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 425 - Advanced Studies in the Divisions of Philosophy Studies in a single division of philosophy, such as aesthetics, the philosophy of religion, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of history. Note(s): May be repeated with different course content. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 435 - Advanced Studies in Philosophical Topics Reading, discussion and research in selected topics in philosophy, with special attention paid to contemporary developments in the philosophical literature. Note(s): May be repeated with different course content. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 445 - Advanced Philosophy Seminar 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. 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): Student must be a senior philosophy major. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 460 - Readings in Philosophy Directed reading in selected areas, topics, and problems in philosophy. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the professor. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 480 - Directed Research Directed research in some philosophical topic or problem. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
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