Module information
Code
PHL2013
Name
Introduction to Philosophy (Credit: 3 hours )
Average equivalent
ECTS 5
Description
This introductory study in philosophy will provide students with a basic understanding of the nature and
aims of philosophy, an acquaintance with some representative philosophical problems and current
philosophical issues, an introduction to the methodology of philosophical inquiry, and a mastery of
some of the terminology employed in philosophical discussion.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1.
Discuss what philosophy is, its aims, methods, and importance in the context of people’s
continuing quest for knowledge and understanding.
2.
Describe some representative philosophical problems or issues and the major alternative ways in
which efforts have been made to resolve them.
3.
Identify technical and semi-technical terms used by philosophers in discussing philosophical
issues and develop proficiency in the use of these terms.
4.
Appreciate the value of precision in thought and in the use of language and develop the habit of
thinking, speaking, and writing with maximum clarity and precision.
5.
Develop a coherent Christian worldview which will include procedures for the integration of new
truth claims with previous beliefs and commitments for the establishment of criteria for critical
evaluation of belief systems.
6.
Identify differences between Christianity and non-Christian philosophies and religions and state
reasons for these differences.
7.
Evaluate given philosophical statements, claims, and points of view from a logical Christian
perspective.
8.
Recognize the contributions to philosophical thought of given philosophers from the early Greek
period to the present time.
9.
Describe the main characteristics and beliefs of the world’s greatest religions and compare them
to Christianity.
10.
Evaluate given beliefs about the existence, nature, and works of God.
Mode of Study
•
Lecture
•
Video (in progress)
•
Student interaction
•
Professor of Record Interaction
•
Hands on
Assessment
•
100 objective multiple choice questions
•
Online or pencil and paper
•
Project
•
Collateral Reading Assignment (for 3 (USA) credit courses
•
Student Learning Requirement
•
Passmark 70%
•
Grading Rubric
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL OF
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY
MQF Level 6 Qualification
230 ECTS Credits
License-2013-FHI-026
97-100
A+
93-96
A
Superior
90-92
A-
Excellent
87-89
B+
83-86
B
Good
80-82
B-
77-76
C+
73-76
C
Satisfactory
70-72
C-
67-69
D+
63-66
D
60-62
C
Poor
0-59
F
Fail