Philosophy Program
Program Coordinator, Lincoln B. Stevens
Faculty
Lincoln B. Stevens, PhD
Program Objectives
The courses and curriculum of the philosophy program are designed to achieve the following student outcomes:
- demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in the disciplines of philosophy, including logic, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion;
- articulate the influential ideas of the historically important philosophers and philosophical movements;
- exhibit a love of philosophical learning and the love of Christian service through philosophical research and writing;
- articulate a Christian philosophical worldview;
- analyze philosophical claims in terms of their meaning and implications;
- critique philosophical theories and beliefs in terms of their justification;
- exhibit proficiency in defending philosophical truth claims and systems of thought;
- integrate knowledge of philosophy with other disciplines; and
- evidence the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue graduate studies in philosophy, religion, and law as well as careers in university teaching, government, law business, publishing, Christian apologetics, and Christian ministry.