Minor in Philosophy

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 NumberCourse NameCredit
 Introductory Courses (choose at least one course)3
PHIL 100The Heritage of Inquiry: An Introduction to Philosophy 
PHIL 211Faith and Philosophy 
HONR 101The Good Life 
 Required Courses6
PHIL 303Ancient Philosophy: Origins 
PHIL 240Hermeneutics 
 History of Philosophy Courses (choose at least one course)3
PHIL 304Medieval Philosophy: The Christian Tradition 
PHIL 305Modern Philosophy: The Quest for Foundations 
PHIL 306Continental Philosophy: Existentialism and Postmodernism 
PHIL 350Epistemology and Metaphysics 
 Senior Thesis Course3
PHIL 450The Christian Mind 
 Philosophy Electives (choose two courses)6
 Any PHIL Course 
 Total Credit Hours18

Full descriptions of undergraduate course offerings are available in Eastern's undergraduate course catalog.