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Religion and Philosophy

The religion and philosophy degree is a great choice for students who plan to go on to graduate school or seminary. It provides the intellectual framework for reasoning that is required in advanced studies. Students interested in ordained ministry usually plan to get their practical ministry courses required for ordination in seminary when they take this degree. R&P students are serious thinkers, but they still have a good time sparring and debating issues with other students (and faculty!). Many classes occur in a seminar format with well-prepared students discussing and honing each other's reasoning powers. The lead professor in philosophy, Steve Horst, is deeply admired by his advanced students who get to take the seminar-style courses with him. If you are already inclined to go on to graduate school or seminary, this may be the major for you. Come join us!

Religion and Philosophy Major

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PHL-280 Ancient & Medieval Philosophy
PHL-281 Modern & Contemporary Philosophy
PHL-282 Ethics
PHL-285 Logic
PHL-334 Philosophy of Religion
PHL-438 Religions of the World
BIL-202 Inductive Bible Study
BIL-XXX Advanced Bible Electives (2 courses)
REL-331 History of Christianity I
REL-332 History of Christianity II
THE-233 Christian Theology I
THE-XXX Theology Course
PHL-480 Philosophy of World Changing

Religion and Philosophy Minor

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PHL-280 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHL-281 Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
PHL-282 Ethics
PHL-285 Logic
PHL-334 Philosophy of Religion
A class with a PHL prefix 200 or higher (3 hours)

Theology Minor

*Christian Ministries and Youth Ministries' majors must maintain 15 unique hours in order to minor in Theology

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THE-233
or
THE-232
Christian Theology
or
Basic Christian Doctrine
THE-424 Christian Theology II: Salvation/Holiness
REL-331 History of Christianity I
REL-332 History of Christianity II
Choose two of the following elective classes (6 hours):
THE-310 Christology
THE-311 Ecclesiology
THE-420 The Life & Legacy of Augustine of Hippo
THE-425 Patristic Theology
THE-428 The Theology of John Wesley