Philosophy Minor

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Philosophical training helps students to reason well, make thoughtful distinctions, and analyze difficult and abstract ideas. Philosophy prizes clear thinking, rational judgement, and careful arguments-all in the pursuit of truth.

A minor in philosophy is ideally suited to complement students studying psychology, business, ministry, theology, engineering, leadership, nursing, and education, among many other fields. Students are required to take an ethics course that trains students in the core concepts of ethical thinking as well as a course in the history of philosophy that exposes students to the history of ideas that have shaped our world.

Requirements for minor in Philosophy - 18 hours

Ethics Requirement

RPH 2423 Ethics (On Campus and Online)

History of Philosophy Requirement

One of the following

RPH 3343 Ancient & Medieval Philosophy (On Campus)
RPH 3353 Modern Philosophy (On Campus)

Twelve hours from the following

At least 3 hours must be upper-division course work.

POL 3003 Political Philosophy (On Campus and Online)
RPH 2103 Introduction to Philosophy (On Campus and Online)
RPH 2323 Logic (On Campus)
RPH 2483 Selected Topics (On Campus)
RPH 3343 Ancient & Medieval Philosophy (On Campus)
RPH 3353 Modern Philosophy (On Campus)
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion (On Campus)
RPH 4483 Selected Topics (On Campus)

Note:

* Only one of RPH 3533 or RPH 3543 may count toward the requirements.