Minor in Philosophical Apologetics

Students in APU’s philosophical apologetics minor learn how to meet the practical needs of contemporary social and ecclesiastical cultures.

18 units

Requirements

Prerequisite3
Select one of the following:
Introduction to Philosophy 1
Core Texts in Philosophy 1
Critical Thinking and Civil Discourse 2
I. Foundations3
Reasons for Faith: Exploring the Rationality of the Existence of God and Christianity
II. Historical Background3
Select one of the following:
Core Texts in Philosophy 1
History of Ancient Philosophy
Medieval Philosophy
History of Early Modern Philosophy
Writing 3: Concepts of Human Nature 3
III. Metaphysics/Epistemology3
Select one of the following:
Epistemology
Metaphysics
IV. Religion/Science3
Select one of the following:
Philosophy of Religion
Philosophical Theology
Philosophy of Science
Seminar in Philosophy
V. Electives3
Select one of the following:
Writing 2: Philosophical Writing in C. S. Lewis 4
Judaism: A Story of Hope 5
Islam: The Way of Submission 5
Hinduism: Karma, Dharma, and Yoga 5
Contemporary Christian Theology
Systematic Theology I
or any course in III or IV not already used for credit toward the minor
Total Units18
1

Meets the General Education Philosophy requirement.

2

Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.

3

Meets the General Education Writing 3 requirement.

4

Meets the General Education Writing 2 requirement. 

5

Meets the General Education Intercultural Competence requirement.