PHIL 1551 Introduction to Ethics (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 6 & 9 This course is designed to develop students’ capacity to identify, discuss, and reflect upon the ethical dimensions of political, social, and personal life. The course will provide students with a survey approach to definitions, terminology, topics, and the basics of reasoning involved in this branch of philosophy. This course will help students understand the argumentation of historic ethical theories and apply those theories to current moral issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 1511 is recommended prior to taking this course
PHIL 1556 World Religions (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 6 and 8 This course is designed to introduce students to the major religions of the world – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students will have an increased awareness of the important elements of the major religions — their myths, symbols, rituals, doctrines, moral codes, and artistic expression. Students will better understand the religious issues and conflicts in the modern world.
PHIL 1565 American Indian Philosophy (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 6 & 10 This course will offer an examination of Native American world view in its historical and contemporary context by exploring the beliefs, religion, and ceremonial practices of the American Indian. Emphasis will be placed on the Ojibwe people of the region by study of their legends, myths, sacred stories, and religious beliefs that provided the foundation for Ojibwe philosophy and world view. Philosophy terms and definitions will be studied and applied.
PHIL 1575 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goal 6 This course is an introduction to philosophic inquiry. The student is presented with the history of philosophy and the topics of reality, knowledge, religion, and freedom. Prerequisite: ENGL 1511 is helpful, but not required
PHIL 1585 Ethics and Issues in Regional Development (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 6 & 10 This course provides a broad overview of the ethical perspectives regarding man’s proper relationship with the natural world. Ethical considerations are applied to environmental issues pertinent to development in rural areas. Students will become familiar with the environmental/ political climate and are encouraged to develop a heightened awareness of the natural environment and how the two interrelate.