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PHIL 310 Reformational Philosophy (3)
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This course examines the Kuyperian philosophical tradition. Special emphasis is placed on the
distinctive Reformed Christian philosophy of Herman Dooyeweerd and the development of the
notion of worldview and Christian cultural engagement. The course will cover the writings of
Abraham Kuyper, Dooyeweerd, and some of the more recent scholars working in this tradition.
Prerequisites: Philosophy 101 and 102 (or 108).
PHIL 311 Philosophical Theology (3)
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This course studies philosophical treatments of theological doctrines. It may cover the nature,
attributes, and knowability of God; an examination of the relation between philosophy and
theology; and other metaphysical or epistemological assumptions of the Christian faith. This
course is identical to Theology 311. Prerequisites: Philosophy 101 and 102 (or 108).
PHIL 321 Existentialism and Phenomenology (3)
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This course acquaints the student with the work of prominent contemporary philosophers in
the tradition of existentialism and phenomenology. A major emphasis is on critical exposition of
selected texts. Prerequisites: Philosophy 101 and 102 (or 108).
PHIL 322 Analytic Philosophy (3)
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This course studies the work of prominent contemporary philosophers in the Anglo-American
traditions of positivism, post-positivism and pragmatism. A major emphasis is on critical
exposition of selected texts. Prerequisites: Philosophy 101 and 102 (or 108).
PHIL 330 Ethics (3)
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This course examines traditional ethical theories and seeks to develop a philosophical framework
within which Christians can address contemporary moral issues. Prerequisites: Philosophy 101
and 102 (or 108).
PHIL 331 Aesthetics (3)
Fall
Students explore the fundamental questions concerning art and literature and their place in life,
with emphasis upon the possibilities of a Christian position in aesthetic experience and reflection.
This course is identical to Art 331. Prerequisites: Philosophy 101 and 102 (or 108).
PHIL 335 Calvinistic Tradition (3)
Spring
Students study significant philosophical contributions in the work of thinkers in the Calvinistic
tradition from the 17th century to the present with a critical exposition of selected texts. This
course is identical to Theology 335.
PHIL 351 Theories of Society (3)
Fall, Odd
This course is an intensive study of the theories and methodology of the major schools of social
thought with special emphasis on theoretical developments in contemporary sociology in Europe
and North America. Prerequisite: Sociology 121. This course is identical to Sociology 351.
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