Online Degrees and Courses

PL150
Intro to Philosophy
Credits: 4
Day
Introduction to the methods of philosophical inquiry. Includes the nature of knowledge, theories of reality and human nature, freedom and determinism, and the status of values. Incorporates lecture and discussion.

PL155
Applied Logic
Credits: 4
Day
Study of the principles and strategies of reasoning drawn from informal logic and problemsolving. Includes methods of problem representation, decision making, fallacies, argument construction and evaluation. Incorporates lecture, discussion and practice in techniques.

PL160
Symbolic Logic
Credits: 4
Day
Study of symbolic logic from sentential logic to the logic of quantifiers and relations. Introduces truth tables, truth trees, natural deduction, elementary theorems of consistency and completeness. Includes lecture, discussion and extensive practice exercises in pertinent techniques.

PL165
Occupational Ethics
Credits: 4
Eve
Consideration of the role of values and ethical principles in the workplace. Includes general issues of business practice (for example, corporate responsibility, truth in advertising, treatment of employees) and also issues raised by some specific professional practices, especially health care professions (for example, regulation by codes, ideas of informed consent, allocation of scarce resources, confidentiality).

PL174
Ethics
Credits: 3
Day
Continuation of PH 201. Introduces the principles of light, electricity, magnetism, anatomic and nuclear physics. Includes laboratory experience, demonstrations, lectures and discussions. Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly. Prerequisite: PH201.

PL175
Ethics
Credits: 4
Day
Examination of theories of the nature, function and ground of moral judgment through the works of such philosophers as Aristotle, Hume, Mill and Kant. Includes contemporary value conflicts (e.g., capital punishment, abortion, truth telling). Incorporates lecture and discussion.

PL185

Credits: 3
Day

PL186
Philosophy Elective
Credits: 0
Day
Philosophy Elective

PL223
Philosophy in Literature
Credits: 4
Day
Study of basic philosophical issues as expressed in significant works of literature. Includes such leading figures of the 19th and 20th centuries as Nietzsche, Santayana, Kierkegaard, Sartre, Camus and others. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Offered in 2005 and alternate years.

PL245
Political Thought
Credits: 4
Day
Survey of political theory through the classic writings of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Bentham, Marx, Rawls and others. Includes rights, the public interest, social contract, liberty, equality and justice. Offered in 2005 and alternate years.

PL275
Ethics in Film
Credits: 4
Day
An exploration of how all the basic ethical perspectives, such as egoism, relativism, utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue theory paradigms, can be found in and illustrated by films. Some specific ethical dilemma paradigms, such as truth versus loyalty, individual versus community, justice versus mercy, will be examined. About twelve films will be assigned, some to be viewed in class and some out of class. Students will do a mid-term and a final exam, two formal papers and other informal writing.

PL285
Asian Philosophy
Credits: 3
Day

PL300
Ethics
Credits: 3

Introduction to the methods of philosophical inquiry. Includes the nature of knowledge, theories of reality and human nature, freedom and determinism, and the status of values. Incorporates lecture and discussion.

PL308
The Greek Mind
Credits: 4
Eve
Overview of the roots of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic period through Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and leading Hellenistic thinkers. Incorporates lecture and discussion. Offered in 2005 and every third year.

PL308G
The Greek Mind
Credits: 3

Overview of the roots of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic period through Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and leading Hellenistic thinkers. Incorporates lecture and discussion. Offered in 2004 and every third year.

PL309
Modern Philosophy
Credits: 4
Day
Survey of philosophy from the 17th through the 19th centuries, from Bacon to Nietzsche. Includes the responses to the scientific revolution, the roots of rationalism and empiricism and the romantic reaction of the 19th century. Offered in 2006 and every third year.

PL309G
Modern Philosophy
Credits: 3

Survey of philosophy from the 17th through the 19th centuries, from Bacon to Nietzsche. Includes the responses to the scientific revolution, the roots of rationalism and empiricism and the romantic reaction of the 19th century. Offered in 2003 and every third year.

PL310
20th Century Philosophy
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.

PL320
Philosophy of Science
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.

PL330
Understanding Knowledge & the Mind
Credits: 4
Day
Study of theories of knowledge (skepticism, rationalism, empiricism, pragmatism), of theories of mind (dualist, materialist, functionalist) and associated concepts such as action, thinking, representation and consciousness. Presents readings from both classic and contemporary sources. Prerequisite: junior standing. Offered in 2007 and every third year.

PL389
Independent Study
Credits: 4
Day
Research project on a major philosopher selected according to individual interests and needs. Provides direction in critical, analytical, argumentative and creative approaches. Prerequisites: four courses in philosophy and permission of the instructor.

PL399
Senior Project
Credits: 4
Day
Independent study of major works selected from classical and contemporary philosophies.

PL400
Ethics
Credits: 3

Examination of theories of the nature, function and ground of moral judgement through the works of such philosophers as Aristotle, Hume, Mill and Kant. Includes contemporary value conflicts (e.g. capital punishment, abortion, truth-telling). Incorporates lecture and discussion. (old #300)

PL408
The Greek Mind
Credits: 3

Overview of the roots of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic period through Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and leading Hellenistic thinkers. Incorporates lecture and discussion. (old#308)

PL409
Modern Philosophy
Credits: 3

Survey of philosophy from the 17th through the 19th centuries, from Bacon to Nietzsche. Includes the responses to the scientific revolution, the roots of rationalism and empiricism and the romantic reaction of the 19th century. (old #309)

PL423
Philosophy in Literature
Credits: 3

Study of basic philosophical issues as expressed in significant works of literature. Includes such leading fugures of the 19th and 20th centuries as Nietzsche, Dostoyevsky, Santayana, Kierkegaard, Sartre, Camus and others. (old #323)

PL689
Independent Research
Credits: 3

Individual project in philosophy under the direction of a member of the department. Prerequisites: two graduate courses in philosophy at Arcadia University and approval of the department. Not open to special status students. (old #489)

RE101
Exploring Religion
Credits: 4
Day
Systematic approach to the diversity and significance of religion. Explores what religion is and how it is studied. Considers myth, ritual, belief, scripture, art and the spectrum of the world’s religions. Investigates issues such as the problem of God, death and last things, evil and suffering, paths to salvation, religion and group identity, and religion and technology.

RE113
Contemporary Religious Problems
Credits: 4
Day
Introduction to religious ethics using resources of theology, natural and social sciences in seeking solutions to contemporary dilemmas of personal life and society. Explores specific problems determined by interests of the class. Possible ics include: sexual conduct, abortion, racial, ethnic and sexist prejudice, employment, business and medical ethics, pacifism and future religion.

RE114
Living Religions of the World
Credits: 4
Day
Introduction to religion in prehistoric and primitive cultures. Studies the major non-western religions of the Near East and the Far East, with special attention to origins and development, beliefs, ethical standards and ritual practice. Includes lectures, discussion and individual research.

RE115
Understanding the Old Testament
Credits: 4
Day
A study of the Hebrew Scriptures through assigned readings in the English translation of the Old Testament. Class lectures and discussions will emphasize understanding of the text in the context of the historical background as well as the genre of literature in which each individual book was written. A summary review of the content and basic intent of each book will be considered as well as its placement in the whole collection of books traditionally accepted as the Old Testament.

RE116
Jesus & His Contemporaries: Understanding the New Testament
Credits: 4
Day
Exploration of the birth of Christianity out of ancient Judaism against the background of Roman government and Hellenistic culture. Views the New Testament as a set of attempts to evaluate the impact of Jesus of Nazareth on human lives in terms of Greek rationality and the impact of Hebraic commitment on history as the matrix of meaning.

RE117
Essentials of Judaism:Maj Beliefs/Pract
Credits: 4
Day
Study of the development of Rabbinic Judaism as an outgrowth of Biblical civilization. Considers major value concepts of Rabbinic Judaism: God, Israel, Torah; faith and reason; nationality and universality; Messianism.

RE118
Judaism Through the Ages
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.

RE119
Understanding Islam
Credits: 4
Day
This course studies the religion of Islam. Students will learn about the birth and evolution of the faith, its basic tenets, concept of God, prophets, leaders, sects, practices and rituals, offshoots and schools of law.

RE185
Understanding Islam
Credits: 4
Day
A study of the Hebrew Scriptures through assigned readings in the English translation of the Old Testament. Class lectures and discussions will emphasize understanding of the text in the context of the historical background as well as the genre of literature in which each individual book was written. A summary review of the content and basic intent of each book will be considered as well as its placement in the whole collection of books traditionally accepted as the Old Testament.

RE224
History of Christian Thought
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.

RE225
Contemporary Religious Thought
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.

RE225V
Cont Med-Moral Ques
Credits: 3
Eve
Introduction to religion in prehistoric and primitive cultures. Studies the major non-western religions of the Near East and the Far East, with special attention to origins and development, beliefs, ethical standards and ritual practice. Includes lectures, discussion and individual research.

RE285
Church Policy
Credits: 0
Eve

RE317
Religion & Its Expression in Literature
Credits: 4
Day

RE322
Religion & Personality: The Psychology of Religion
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.

RE324
Imag/Christnty/Hist
Credits: 4
Day
A study of the Hebrew Scriptures through assigned readings in the English translation of the Old Testament. Class lectures and discussions will emphasize understanding of the text in the context of the historical background as well as the genre of literature in which each individual book was written. A summary review of the content and basic intent of each book will be considered as well as its placement in the whole collection of books traditionally accepted as the Old Testament.

RE328
The Future in Science and Religion
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.

RE356
ics in Biblical Studies
Credits: 4
Day
Not regularly scheduled.

RE389
Independent Study
Credits: 4
Day
Individual research at an advanced level on a religious ic of special interest. Provides the opportunity to develop research methodology under the supervision of the instructor. Combines the collection and analysis of data, the summary and evaluation of results, and effective organization and presentation. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

RE417
Religion & Its Expression in Literature
Credits: 3

Intensive examination of the expression of religious curiosity and religious conviction in literature. Considers the works of one literary genre, culture or historical period.

RE456
ics in Biblical Studies
Credits: 3

In-depth studies of various aspects of the Bible. Requires an independent study project on one aspect of the ic. ics vary each semester. (old #356)

RE489
Independent Research
Credits: 3

Individual research on a religious ic of special interest under the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisites: two graduate courses in religion at Arcadia University and permission of the department chairperson. Not open to special status students.

RE689
Independent Research
Credits: 3

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