Why Minor in Philosophy at Eastern?
With its emphasis on reading, writing, logic, and discussion, the foundation provided by a Philosophy minor enhances your ability to think critically, work ethically, and succeed meaningfully in any major or career you pursue. Plus, the Philosophy Minor is small – only 18 credits – making it easy to add into your schedule.
Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Courses (choose at least one course) | 3 | |
| PHIL 100 | The Heritage of Inquiry: An Introduction to Philosophy | |
| PHIL 211 | Faith and Philosophy | |
| HONR 101 | The Good Life | |
| Required Course | 3 | |
| PHIL 303 | Ancient Philosophy: Origins | |
| History of Philosophy Courses (choose at least one course) | 3 | |
| PHIL 304 | Medieval Philosophy: The Christian Tradition | |
| PHIL 305 | Modern Philosophy: The Quest for Foundations | |
| PHIL 306 | Continental Philosophy: Existentialism and Postmodernism | |
| PHIL 350 | Epistemology and Metaphysics | |
| Senior Thesis Course (choose at least one course) | 3 | |
| PHIL 440 | Truth and Meaning: Hermeneutics | |
| PHIL 450 | The Christian Mind | |
| Philosophy Electives (choose two courses) | 6 | |
| Any PHIL Course | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Full descriptions of undergraduate course offerings are available in Eastern's undergraduate course catalog.
