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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Head of Department
Dr. Bryan D. Yorton
325-670-5864
HSU Box 15234
Faculty
Bryan D. Yorton, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Objectives - To contribute to the liberal education of
students by developing analytical and critical thinking,
broadening perspectives, and encouraging the pursuit of
knowledge and truth in all areas of life. This involves
exploring the perennial questions (and preeminent
answers) that humans encounter in contemplating
existence and seeking to live wisely. Underlying these
goals is the aim to help students develop their own
philosophical approach within a trustworthy world-view,
together with an awareness of the relevance of philosophy
for the fundamental methodological and substantive
perspectives of other disciplines.
Why study Philosophy? Because it prepares graduates for
success and adaptability over a lifetime of changing
marketplaces and personal challenges. Philosophy
students learn to think and communicate with clarity,
breadth, and precision, learn how to ask the questions and
solve the problems that enable one to succeed. Thus, the
study of philosophy provides a solid foundation for both the
workplace and advanced study in all academic and
professional fields, including law, theology, education,
science, and business. As a major or minor the study of
philosophy complements and enhances all areas of study.
But most importantly, the study of philosophy at HSU is a
wisdom-seeking enterprise operating under the conviction
that Christian faith is relevant to all of life, while recognizing
that wisdom may be found in unexpected places.
Courses in Philosophy (PHIL)
1310 Critical Thinking
2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
2335 Introduction to Ethics
2350 Introduction to Philosophy
3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
3300 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy: The
Search for the One
3310 History of Modern Philosophy: From Renaissance
and Reformation to Romanticism and Naturalism
3315 Nineteenth Century and Contemporary Philosophy:
From Romanticism and Naturalism to Post-modernism
3320 Logic
3326 Existentialism
3330 Ethical Theory
3340 Devotional Works of Kierkegaard
3345 Philosophy/Theology of C.S. Lewis
3390 Directed Studies
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
4315 Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Critical
Theory, and Postmodernism
4320 Philosophy of Religion
4360 Evil and Suffering
4361 Faith and Reason
B.A.
PHILOSOPHY
(PHIL)
Core Curriculum Credits
Core Distinctive (16)
FYSM 1300 First Year Seminar: Gateway ...............................3
COMM 1301 Introduction to Communication .........................3
FSSC 1170 Wellness for Life ...................................................1
HIST 1300 Making History: The Human Experience in America.3
RELI 2345 The Religious and Philosophical Life ....................3
ENGL 3300 Writing as Discovery............................................3
Writing (3)
ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302......................................................3
Literature (3)
ENGL 230X World, English, or American Lit .........................3
Fine Arts (3)
Fine Arts - from Art, Music, Theatre........................................3
Biblical Studies (3)
BIBL 1301 or BIBL 1302.........................................................3
Fitness & Sport Sciences (2)
FSSC Activity course (X 2)......................................................2
Math (3)
MATH 1301 or higher..............................................................3
Natural & Physical Sciences (7)
BIOL or ENVS.........................................................................3
PHYS, GEOL, CHEM, or PHSC..............................................3
Science Lab ..............................................................................1
Social & Behavioral Sciences (6)
Must be from outside the major & minor
ECON, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI ................................................6
Foreign Language (12)
One language..........................................................................12
Total Core...............................................................................58
Major: Philosophy (30 credits)
PHIL 2350 Introduction to Philosophy.....................................3
PHIL 3320 Logic OR PHIL 1310 Critical Thinking.................3
Three courses from...................................................................9
PHIL 3300 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 3310 History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 3315 Nineteenth Century Philosophy
PHIL 3326 Existentialism
PHIL elective credits (6 must be upper level)...........................9
Interdisciplinary course ** (X2) ...............................................6
Minor (minimum 18 credits)
Minor.....................................................................................18
Technological Competency and Elective (18 credits)
CSCI 1303 Introduction to Computer Applications..................3
Electives (upper level recommended).....................................15
Major/Minor ...........................................................................48
Core....................................................................................... 58
Technological Competency and Electives ..............................18
TOTAL.................................................................................124
Note: Must complete a minimum of 124 credits with a cumulative
GPA of 2.0 or higher to graduate.
42 upper level credits (3000 and 4000-level) required.
80 Chapel attendances and Writing Proficiency are required.
**ART 4306; COMM 3301; COMM 3304; COMM 3305;COMM 4300;
ENGL 3305; ENGL 4304; ENGL 4311; ENGL 4312; ENGL 4319; ENGL
4320; ENGL 4324; ETHC 3341; ETHC 3360; HIST 3306 HIST 3307;
HIST 4352; HIST 4353; HIST 4369; HIST 4375; HUMA 3301; HUMA
3302; MUHL 3343; PHSC 3320; POLS 3324; PSYC 4350; SOCI 3360;
SOCI 4353; THEO 4355; THEO 4357.
(These courses cannot apply to foundation curriculum or any other major or
minor.)