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Minor in Philosophy

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
Romans 11:33 

Philosophy Minor

Program Structure
Philosophy Minor Patrick Henry College (PHC)

Students in the Philosophy Minor take four foundational philosophy courses:  Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Religion, and Ethics.  Students emerge with a foundational understanding of both historical and contemporary philosophy. They are prepared for a variety of vocations rooted in the liberal arts such as philosophy, law, writing, and public policy. Options for elective courses include Law & Logic, Literary Theory & Criticism, and U.S. Intellectual History. 

 

Minor Learning Objectives (2200 x 1422 px) (14)

Philosophy Minor Requirements (18 credits)

Political Philosophy insta-2

Required Courses (12 credits)

Metaphysics

Epistemology

Philosophy of Religion

Ethics

 

Minor Electives (Choose 6 credits)

Ethics & Public Policy

Education Policy & Politics

Theology Elective

Literary Theory & Criticism

Practicum in Government: Law & Logic

History of Christianity in America

U.S. Intellectual History

Historiography

Theory & Ethics of International Relations

Linguistics

Major Twentieth Century Authors

History & Philosophy of Education

Educational Theories

Directed Research & Writing in Philosophy

Political Theory Courses (excluding POL470, POL492,   POL496)

Origins

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