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PHR105   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Introduction to Eastern Thought General analysis of Chinese ethics with stress on its historical and structural aspects. The course also covers the methodology and the modern relevance of Chinese ethics.

PHR106   J,E CREDIT:3   SPRING   Introduction to Philosophy A survey of central issues and main fields of philosophical research, by tracing the historical development of philosophy. Through the discussion of different standpoints the conditions for the possibility of philosophical investigation will be considered also.

PHR107   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Introduction to Religious Studies A survey of basic theories in religious studies. Students will learn the methodology for understanding the phenomenon and nature of religion in relation to history, psychology, anthropology, sociology and theology.

PHR108   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Introduction to the Old Testatment An introductory study of literary and socio-historical elements and major ideas of the Old Testament.

PHR109   J,E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Introduction to the New Testament An introductory study of literary and socio-historical elements and major ideas of the New Testament.

PHR112   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Introduction to Ethics To consider ethical problems of contemporary society.

PHR115   J,E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Logic The objective of this course is to learn the basics of logic and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for logical thinking.

PHR211   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year Readings in Ancient Philosophy I Seminars to give the indispensable and basic training for philosophical thinking reading important texts in the original languages. Prior to registration students are to have consultation with the instructor.

PHR212   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Readings in Ancient Philosophy II Seminars to give the indispensable and basic training for philosophical thinking reading important texts in the original languages. Prior to registration students are to have consultation with the instructor.

PHR213   E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Readings in Medieval Philosophy Seminars to give the indispensable and basic training for philosophical thinking reading important texts in the original languages. Prior to registration students are to have consultation with the instructor.

PHR214   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year Readings in Modern Empirical Philosophy I Seminars to give the indispensable and basic training for philosophical thinking reading important texts in the original languages. Prior to registration students are to have consultation with the instructor.

PHR215   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Readings in Modern Empirical Philosophy II Seminars to give the indispensable and basic training for philosophical thinking reading important texts in the original languages. Prior to registration students are to have consultation with the instructor.

PHR216   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Readings in German Idealism Seminars to give the indispensable and basic training for philosophical thinking reading important texts in the original languages. Prior to registration students are to have consultation with the instructor.

PHR219   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year Readings in Contemporary Philosophy Seminars to give the indispensable and basic training for philosophical thinking reading important texts in the original languages. Prior to registration students are to have consultation with the instructor.

PHR223   E CREDIT:3   SPRING   History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Critical and comprehensive study of the main trends of Western philosophical thought. I: ancient and medieval philosophy. II: modern and contemporary philosophy.

PHR224   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Early Modern Philosophy Critical and comprehensive study of the main trends of Western philosophical thought. I: ancient and medieval philosophy. II: modern and contemporary philosophy.

PHR225   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   New Testament Greek A study of New Testament Greek and philology through the reading of the text. Prerequisites: Greek Language I-II

PHR226   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Old Testament Hebrew A study of Old Testament Hebrew and philology. Grammar and reading selections of the text.

PHR227   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Environmental Ethics and Religion People in the 21st century are presently living amidst grave environmental problems. What can religion tell us about evaluating values in the environment, and what inspiration can it provide people as they make choices about their actions? In this class we will make inquiries into a Christian perspective on people’s lives and relationships with regard to the environment. In particular, the class will focus on words the Bible offers on environment ethics.

PHR228   J,E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Late Modern Philosophy Critical and comprehensive study of the main trends of modern and contemporary Western philosophical thought.

PHR231   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Survey of the Old Testament Studies of the Old Testament and of ancient Israel through reading the literature and discussing the texts.

PHR232   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Survey of the New Testament Studies on the writings and ideas of the New Testament and of early Christianity.

PHR234   E CREDIT:3   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year History of Buddhism A comparative and historical study of the world''s great religions: the main doctrines and theses of Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Mohammedanism and other religions.

PHR235   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year History of Islam A survey of the history, doctrines and practices of Islam.

PHR236   J,E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Philosophy of Religion A study of God, man, time, truth and history from the point of view of the philosophy of religion.

PHR237   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Interpretation and Ethics in the Old Testament Ethical inspiration provided by the Old Testament is investigated. This course also covers various methodologies for interpretation of the Old Testament.

PHR238   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Interpretations and Ethics in the New Testament A study of the messages of individual New Testament authors and the early Church Fathers through the reading of texts in the original language when possible. A study of the Old Testament and of ancient Israel through reading the literature and texts.

PHR239   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Readings in Religion and Theology A survey of representative thoughts in religion and theology, both historical and contemporary. Students will learn the main concepts, categories, approaches and methods for exploring the contemporary relevance of theological inquiry.

PHR240   J,E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Religions in Japan A survey of the religious traditions of Japan aimed at identifying and defining the most characteristic aspects of Japanese thought and belief. Language of instruction differs by section.

PHR241   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year American Theology A study of various aspects of Christianity in America's history and development. The religious aspect of America's founding, the role of religion in history and society will be examined.

PHR242   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Religions of the East The various religions of Asia will be examined both historically and topically. Emphasis will be on the religions of China, Korea, and Japan.

PHR243   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   History of Christianity I The historical development of Christianity, including such topics as the formation of the early church, its developmet in the Medieval Period, the Reformation, the rise and development of Protestantism.

PHR244   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   History of Christianity II The historical development of Christianity, including such topics as the formation of the early church, its developmet in the Medieval Period, the Reformation, the rise and development of Protestantism.

PHR251   E CREDIT:3   SPRING   Buddha, Nature, Dao An investigation of religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions in East Asian history (Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Buddhism) with attention to the relation between human and non-human worlds. The course will draw on both historical and contemporary texts, and consider ways in which East Asian religious and philosophical traditions have been interpreted and adapted to inform contemporary conceptions of humans and nature.

PHR318   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Seminar in Ethics Consideration of methods of philosophical studies, or such important problems as being, essence, knowledge and experience.

PHR320   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Metaphysics Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things. It treats of abstract concepts like being, identity, knowing, space and time.

PHR321   E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Philosophical Anthropology This course examines what it means to be a human being from a philosophical viewpoint. It looks at the human as embodied, as a knower, and as an agent. It examines the question of human freedom and responsibility. It looks at human community and the political sphere.

PHR322   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Aesthetics The study of beauty in the arts. It will examine the history of theories of beauty, looking at such theories as mimesis, art for art's sake, and Kantian aesthetics.

PHR323   E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Comparative Thought This course compares the patterns of thought found in the Western tradition and in the Eastern or Asian tradition.

PHR332   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Systematic Theology An exploration of major topics in theology and religion, their historical development and contemporary implication.

PHR333   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Theology of the Old Testament A critical reexamination of major issues of Old Testament Studies in the past and present with emphasis on methodology and contemporary implication.

PHR334   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Theology of the New Testament A critical reexamination of major issues of New Testament Studies in the past and present with emphasis on methodology and contemporary implication.

PHR335   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Christian Ethics Issues of religion and ethics in contemporary America are discussed within the contexts of politics, society and culture.

PHR336   E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Modern Moral Philosophy Systematic study of moral philosophy in a broad sense, which forms the backbone of modern philosophy along with metaphysics.

PHR382   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Seminar in Eastern Thought Special Advanced studies under supervision in selected areas of Chinese ethics. Open to students with the approval of the instructor.

PHR383   J CREDIT:3      Seminar in the History of Modern Philosophy Special advanced study under supervision in selected areas of philosophy. Open to advanced students with the approval of the instructor.

PHR384   J,E CREDIT:3      Offered Alternate Year Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy Special advanced study under supervision in selected areas of philosophy. Open to advanced students with the approval of the instructor.

PHR385   J CREDIT:3   SPRING   Seminar in Systematic Theology Advanced studies in selected areas of theology and religion. Open to advanced students with the approval of the instructor.

PHR386   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Seminar in Old Testament Studies Advanced research in selected areas of Old Testament Studies.

PHR387   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Seminar in New Testament Studies Advanced research in selected areas of New Testament Studies.

QCFD416   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Philosophy and Religion of the West I Investigation of problems relating to methods of comparative study and research in the fields of Western religion and philosophy.

QCFD418   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year Thought of the East I Investigation of problems relating to methods of comparative study and research in the fields of Eastern thought.

QCFD422   J CREDIT:2   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year Christianity and Culture I A study of the different views that are held about the relation between a culture and the distinctive views of Christianity about humans and the world. in respect of specific nations, ages, regions or denominations.

QCTS508   J CREDIT:2   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Philosophy and Religion of the West II From the perspective of comparative culture, students will study various issues of Western philosophy, religion, and morality, and learn the methods of philosophical research.

QCTS510   J CREDIT:2   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year Christianity and Culture II A study of the different views that are held about the relation between a culture and the distinctive views of Christianity about humans and the world. in respect of specific nations, ages, regions or denominations.

STH391   CREDIT:3/(9)   EVERY TERM   Senior Thesis Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.