Minors
Philosophy
Deepen your understanding of truth, ethics, and human thought through critical reflection and logical analysis with our Philosophy Minor.
Think Deeply. Reason Clearly. Live Thoughtfully.
The philosophy minor at Bethany challenges students to explore fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, morality, and human nature. Through courses in logic, ethics, and the history of philosophy, students sharpen their critical thinking and analytical skills while engaging with ideas that have shaped civilizations. Whether paired with a major in the sciences, humanities, or professional fields, the philosophy minor enriches intellectual growth and prepares students for thoughtful, principled leadership in any vocation.
Philosophy Minor Course List
The minor in philosophy requires 21 credits, distributed as follows:
Lower division: (9 credits)
- PHIL201 Logic and Critical Thinking 3 cr.
- PHIL202 Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr.
- PHIL204 Ethics 3 cr.
At least one of the following: (3 credits)
- PHIL330 History of Western Philosophy I 3 cr.
- PHIL331 History of Western Philosophy II 3 cr.
- PHIL450 Philosophical Readings 3 cr.
Three of the following philosophy-related courses in any combination, but no more than two courses from the same department (i.e., course prefix): (9 credits)
- COMM320 Language Thought and Meaning 3 cr.
- COMM325 Processes of Criticism 3 cr.
- COMM340 Rhetorical Traditions 3 cr.
- COMM385 Law and Ethics in Media 3 cr.
- ENGL350 Literary Theory 3 cr.
- RELG300 History of Christian Thought I: Post-Apostolic Fathers to Chalcedon 3 cr.
- RELG301 History of Christian Thought II: Chalcedon to 15th Century 3 cr.
- RELG302 History of Christian Thought III: Enlightenment, Modern, Post Modern 3 cr.
- RELG330 Christian Social Thought 3 cr.
- RELG340 Apologetics 3 cr.
- RELG420 The Rhetoric of Religion 3 cr.
- RELG425 Eastern Religion/Spirituality in America 3 cr.
- SCIE320 History and Philosophy of Science 3 cr.
- SCIE330 Ethics in Science 3 cr.
- THTR420 Dramatic Theory and Criticism 3 cr.
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