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Philosophical and Christian Ethics-Courses Offered

Courses Offered

PHIL 203 (WI)	Introduction to Philosophy	F;S	3 SH
An introduction to a range of philosophers, ancient and modern. This course will cover theories of knowledge, metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethical theory, social and political philosophy, philosophy of art, and philosophy of religion. This is a writing intensive course.
PHIL 205 (WI)	Philosophical and Christian Ethics	S	3 SH
An exploration of various theories and approaches in philosophical and Christian ethics and their application to current social issues. This course gives students a knowledge of theory and method in both philosophical and Christian ethics and assists them in developing their own analytical and critical skills in doing ethical assessment. This is a writing intensive course.
PHIL 301 (WI)	Founders of Ancient Philosophy	UD	3 SH
Readings from a selection of ancient and medieval western philosophers, namely Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. this course will give students a knowledge of the philosophical thought of several philosophers and assist them in developing their own skills of philosophical reflection in dialogue with the philosophers' ideas. This is a writing intensive course.
PHIL 304	Critical Thinking	S even	3 SH
An introduction to the study and practice of reasoning. This course assists students in analyzing various types of arguments by identifying stated and unstated assumptions, evaluating the use of, recognizing the ambiguity in language, and spotty faulty reasoning.
PHIL 307 (WI)	Environmental Philosophy and Ethics	F odd	3 SH
An exploration of various ecophilosophies and how they apply to environmental issues. This course will give students a knowledge of research, environmental philosophy and assists them in developing their own analytic and critical skills for ethical assessments of environmental issues. This is a writing intensive course.
PHIL 308 (WI)	Social Justice and the Common Good	S even	3 SH
A philosophical examination of social injustice, namely racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, and ableism, as well as a philosophical exploration of both theoretical and practical approached to social justice and the common good. This is a writing intensive course.
PHIL 317 (WI)	Christian Servant Leadership	F odd	3 SH
This course connects Pfeiffer University's emphasis on its Christian roots and servant leadership, illustrated in its vision statements. We will do an in-depth exploration of what the concept of "servant leadership" means from a Christian theological lens. This is a writing intensive course.
PHIL 327	Ethics of Globalization	F even	3 SH
An exploration of the ethical issues that arise with increasing globalization, with emphasis on economic globalization. This course will clarify what globalization is and how it is affecting communities around the world.
PHIL 598 (WI)	Special Topics in Ethics	UD	3 SH
Courses will be offered to respond to special interests or needs, as noted by the faculty or requested by students. This is a writing intensive course.

Philosophical and Christian Ethics-Minor Requirements

Minor
18 Semester Hours Minimum
Required Core-6 SH
PHIL 203	Introduction to Philosophy	PHIL 205	Philosophical and Christian Ethics

Four (4) courses selected from the following:
PHIL 301	Founders of Ancient Philosophy	PHIL 308	Social Justice and the Common Good
PHIL 304	Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking	PHIL 317	Christian Servant Leadership
PHIL 307	Environmental Philosophy and	PHIL 327	Ethics of Globalization
	Ethics	PHIL 598	Special Topics in Ethics
		SOCY 408	Social Theory

Philosophical and Christian Ethics (PHIL)

Philosophical and Christian Ethics is an interdisciplinary minor that offers students the theoretical resources and practical engagement that will assist them in critically assessing and responding to the ethical dimensions of various social issues in our local communities and broader world. The aim of the minor is to engage students in disciplined and imaginative thinking about their roles as servant leaders and the ways in which they may support social and environmental justice in the world. An integral part of the minor is a connection between philosophical and theological reflection and service in the community.

Students study ethics as a minor along with a major in another subject. Courses within the minor may be taken to fulfill the General Education requirement in philosophy.

Sports Ministry

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