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Minor – Philosophy

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Students choosing the Minor in Philosophy must take 15 credits from the following:

GENE 150 The True, the Good, & the Beautiful (3) or HONS 250 The Just Society (3)
GENE 105 Critical Reasoning & Apologetics (3)
PHIL 301 Metaphysics: God, Soul, & Cosmos (3)
PHIL 316 Philosophy of Human Nature (3)
PHIL 317 Modern Philosophy: Self, Society, & Modernity (3)
PHIL 475 Special Topics in Philosophy (3)

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Featured Courses
GENE 105Critical Reasoning & Apologetics3
Examination of the ways in which natural theology, Christian doctrine, and Biblical apologetics can be used together with well-reasoned argumentation and witness to evangelize the world. Formal and informal logic and critical reasoning are presented as fundamental tools for the Christian apologist.
GENE 150The True, the Good & the Beautiful3
Introduction to the traditional Christian nexus between philosophy and theology while focusing on the metaphysics of truth, goodness, and beauty, culminating in an exploration into the philosophical problem of evil.
HONS 250The Just Society3
Interdisciplinary examination of society with a focus on justice and duty in both private and civic life. Attention will be given to the most pressing problems and solutions in contemporary society. Only available to honors students. Prerequisite: HONS 200.
PHIL 301Metaphysics: God, Soul, & Cosmos3
Exploration of the nature of reality, focusing on the creative integration of Western philosophy with the Bible and core doctrinal beliefs of Christianity. Questions include: What exists? What is the nature of cause and effect? What is the essence of time? How do we understand divine action and miracles?
PHIL 316Philosophy of Human Nature3
Philosophical study of the human person and the God-given dignity of the human species, made as we are in His image. Topics examined include the ontology of soul and body; the differences between nature, fallen human nature, and grace; and the human interior faculties of the soul, such as reason, intellect, and will.
PHIL 317Modern Philosophy: Self, Society, & Modernity3
Introduction to key philosophical themes in the emergence and development of Modernity, including the crisis in epistemology, the foundations of science, the new philosophy of nature, and the turn to interiority. Major figures under discussion may include (among others) Descartes, Leibniz, Locke, Hume, Kant, and Kierkegaard.
PHIL 475Special Topics in Philosophy3
Intensive examination of a selected area of study. Topics vary and are announced in advance. Lecture, seminar, and/or team study.

Course fees

ANIM100Fundamentals of Animation$200
ANIM103Introduction to Digital Art$200
ANIM112Fund/2D Comp. Based Animation$200
ANIM115Intro to Sound & Motion Graphics$200
ANIM121Fundamentals of Design$200
ANIM203Introduction to 3-D Animation$200
ANIM210Writing for Animation$70
ANIM213CharactDesign/Rigging/Anim$200
ANIM218Adv 2-D Comp Anim Tech$200
ANIM222The Art of the Storyboard$200
ANIM310Business Planning for Media$70
ANIM314Adv 3-D Animation Techniques$200
ANIM340History of Animation$70
ANIM400Portfolio Preparation$200
ANIM413Motion Graphics for Film & TV$200
ANIM415Animation in 3D$200
ANIM450Special Effects Film/Video$200
ANIM480Production Practicum$200
ANIM489Animation Workshop$200
ANIM495Internship$70
ANIM496Culminating Project$200
ARTA120Introduction to Drawing$70
ARTA121Fundamentals of Design$200
ARTA201Comparative Anatomy & Figure Drawing$200
ARTA3123-D Design Methods$200
ARTA320Painting 1$200
ARTA401Advanced Drawing$200
BIOL101Intro to Bio w/Lab$70
BIOL121General Biology I$70
BIOL122General Biology II$70
BIOL201Human Anatomy & Physiology I$70
BIOL202Human Anatomy & Physiology II$70
BIOL321General Microbiology$200
BIOL421Immunology$200
BUSN470Strategic Management$50
CHEM121General Chemistry I$70
CHEM122General Chemistry II$70
CHEM221Organic Chemistry I$70
CHEM222Organic Chemistry II$70
CHEM421Biochemistry$200
CRJU460Senior Research/CrimJus$30
CTVU129Fundamentals of Production$200
CTVU246Cinematography$200
CTVU256Fundamentals/Post Production$200
CTVU258Sound Design$200
CTVU310Screenwriting$200
CTVU327Film Producing$200
CTVU350Fundamentals of TV Production$200
CTVU370Editing$200
CTVU427Film Producing$200
CTVU480Production Practicum$200
CTVU495Internship$70
CTVU496Senior Project$200
ENGL485English Senior Seminar$40
GENE100Making of the Christian Mind$75
GENE402Making of the Christian Leader$75
GOVT493Senior Sem in Government$30
HIST207Western Civilization I$25
HIST401Historiography & Research Meth$30
MATH440History of Mathematics$25
MUSI347Sight Reading/Musical Performa$70
MUSI348Ensemble Performance$70
MUSI380Voice Practicum$70
NSCI270Natur/Sci/Ethics w/ Laboratory$70
NSCI499Thesis Research and Writing$70
PHYS221General Physics I$70
PHYS222General Physics II$70
THEU105Stagecraft$200
THEU132Basic Acting 1$200
THEU181Pract/TheatreProd:Costume$70
THEU221Movement for the Stage$200
THEU 227Makeup for the Theatre$200
THEU232Basic Acting 2$200
THEU234Voice/Diction for Stage 1$200
THEU251Improvisation$200
THEU312Stage Combat$200
THEU323Principles of Theatre Design$200
THEU324Stage & Theatre Management$70
THEU330Screen Acting 1$200
THEU337Voice/Diction for Stage 2$200
THEU375SpTp: Playwriting$60 (fees vary per section)
THEU380Voice Practicum$70
THEU402Modern Drama$70
THEU405Theatre History 1$70
THEU406Theatre History 2$70
THEU420Performance Studio$70
THEU496Portfolio$70
UED480APracticum I$70
UED480BPracticum II$70
UED495Field Experience/Student Teach$200
ACCT472Advanced Accounting II$50
ANIM115Intro to Sound & Motion Graphics$200
ANIM121Fundamentals of Design$70
BUSN470Strategic Management$50
CRJU460Senior Research/CrimJus$30
CTVU480Production Practicum$70
CTVU495Internship$70
ENGL485English Senior Seminar$40
GENE100Making of the Christian Mind$75
GENE402Making of the Christian Leader$75
GOVT493Senior Sem in Government$30
HIST401Historiography & Research Meth$30

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