Philosophy Major

Philosophy Major – Bachelor of Arts

The Philosophy major is designed to develop capacities and desires for sustained and careful thinkingabout fundamental questions regarding the world and life and for extended critical conversation regarding others’ worldviews, the truth of basic beliefs, and logical relations between beliefs. It is also designed to develop a set of skills needed for these. All of this is rooted in a background of historic Christian theology, in particular the basic truth that God is acting according to plan for his purpose in Christ. Students completing this major will, therefore, possess intellectual abilities important for life as a whole, beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits, as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).