Department: Philosophy

Code Name Description
PHIL2301 Introduction to Philosophy An introduction to basic philosophic concerns such as metaphysics, logic, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics, including a survey of major philosophic problems and the answers proposed by various major philosophers. A biblical and theological framew...
PHIL2302 Introduction to Logic A study of the principles of correct thinking. This course examines the laws of logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, and shows the relevance of sound argumentation to philosophic, scientific, academic, and personal enterprises. The nature of for...
PHIL2303 Introduction to Worldviews An introduction to the nature, definition, and importance of worldviews in general and to basic worldview systems in particular (e.g., theism, deism, naturalism, pantheism). This course will highlight the importance of thinking 'worldviewishly' by gi...
PHIL3290 Independent Study in Philosophy Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
PHIL3301 History of Philosophy I:classical andMedieval A survey and critique of the major Western philosophers and their ideas in the Ancient, Christian, and Medieval Periods (i.e., from the pre-Socratic philosophers to Thomas Aquinas).
PHIL3302 History of Philosophy II A continuation of PHIL 3301 consisting of a survey and critique of the major Western philosophers and their ideas in the Modern and Contemporary or Postmodern Periods (from the Renaissance to the present).
PHIL3303 Philosophy of Religion A critical examination of the nature and validity of religious experience and the place of religion in human life.
PHIL3303HR Honors Philosophy of Religion A critical examination of the nature and validity of religious experience and the place of religion in human life. For Honors Program.
PHIL3304 The Christian Worldview A description of the concept of worldview in general and the content of the Christian world view in particular, focusing on the Biblical themes of creation, fall, redemption, and their implications in the totality of life including spiritual experien...
PHIL3370 The Philosophy of Science and Technology An investigation of the characteristic issues which arise when serious attempts are made to integrate twentieth century science and the Christian worldview in a constructive manner. The study will focus on how theological/scientific concerns have int...
PHIL3390 Independent Study in Philosophy Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
PHIL4190 Independent Study in Philosophy Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
PHIL4301 Metaphysics A study of issues which arise from an attempt to understand reality and its manifestations, both infinite and finite. Topics include God and Trinitarianism, substance and accidents, space and time, possibility and necessity, causality, mind and body,...
PHIL4302 Epistemology A study of the nature, source, types, justification, and limits of human knowledge with a focus on the Contemporary Period. The role and importance of the concept of biblical revelation will be included.
PHIL4303 Ethics A survey of the development of ethical thought, both ancient and modern. Various ethical systems and their proponents, including alternative Christian perspectives, will be covered along with a discussion of contemporary ethical problems such as abor...
PHIL4305 Philosophy Research and Writing This course serves as the capstone course for philosophy majors. It provides opportunity for students to develop research and writing skills in philosophy for academic and ministry settings. Emphasis is given to the development of clear and concise w...
PHIL4352 History of East Asian Philosophy &Religion This course will explore the history of East Asian philosophy, religious beliefs, and practices from the area's prehistory to the present.
PHIL4360 Special Topics in Philosophy The course examines and critically evaluates specified areas of interest related to philosophy. Students will engage current issues through the exploration of designated topics that might be time-sensitive to the life and ministry of the student. Thi...
PHIL4374 Christian Apologetics A survey of representative approaches to Christian Apologetics from the Greek fathers to the present. These will be analyzed in the light of biblical revelation, and a comprehensive Christian apologetic will be attempted.
PHIL4390 Independent Study in Philosophy Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
PHIL4395 Special Topics in Philosophy This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
PHILTRLLHR LL Honors Enrichment A generic course used for the External Transcript Equivalency Process. If the course does not have an equivalency but will meet the subject area, the TRLL is used along with the appropriate departmemt to state the course is accepted within the subjec...