Philosophy Minor

The philosophy minor from CBU is taught by faculty in the School of Christian Ministries and focuses on both the history of Western philosophy and the development of Christian thought.

The philosophy minor requires the completion of the following 18 units.

Lower Division Requirements

 

Choose one of the following courses:

CST110 Old Testament Survey

A survey of the books of the Old Testament and their theological contribution to the overall storyline of the Bible. Attention is also given to the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel. Fulfills general education requirement for non-Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

CST110-E
Hao, Anthony C.
09/05/2023 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM BUS 252
CST110-A
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
09/05/2023 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Health Science Campus M260
CST110-G
Gill, John J
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Health Science Campus L243
CST110-F
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Health Science Campus M260
CST110-D
Slunaker, Joseph Gregory
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Health Science Campus M260
CST110-C
Mooney, David Jeffrey
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 124
CST110-B
Mooney, David Jeffrey
09/05/2023 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BUS 124
CST110-A
Gill, John J
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Building 36 36A2
CST110-I
Gill, John J
01/08/2024 Th 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Building 36 ONLN
CST110-J
Gill, John J
01/08/2024 Th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Building 36 ONLN
CST110-G
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B252
CST110-F
Welbaum, Sam D.
01/08/2024 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Science Campus L243
CST110-C
Mooney, David Jeffrey
01/08/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BUS 125
CST110-D
Mooney, David Jeffrey
01/08/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 125
CST110-B
Mooney, David Jeffrey
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 125
CST110-A
Gill, John J
09/03/2024 Th 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM TBA ONLN
CST110-F
Gill, John J
09/03/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Health Science Campus L243
CST110-H
Gill, John J
09/03/2024 Th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM TBA ONLN
CST110-E
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM TBA
CST110-D
Slunaker, Joseph Gregory
09/03/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Health Science Campus S292
CST110-G
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
09/03/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Health Science Campus V295
CST110-B
Mooney, David Jeffrey
09/03/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BUS 124
CST110-C
Mooney, David Jeffrey
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 124

CST130 New Testament Survey

A survey of the books of the New Testament and their contributions to the overall storyline of the Bible. Special attention is given to the life of Jesus and the development of the early church in their historical, cultural, and theological settings. Fulfills general education requirement for non-Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

CST130-C
Wilhite, Shawn J.
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BUS 202
CST130-F
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus M260
CST130-D
Vera, Andres D.
09/05/2023 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM BUS 202
CST130-E
Vera, Andres D.
09/05/2023 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS 202
CST130-G
Gill, John J
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus L243
CST130-B
Cate, James J.
09/05/2023 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM BUS 124
CST130-A
Cate, James J.
12/08/2023 M 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM BUS 124
CST130-I
Cate, James J.
09/05/2023 TTh 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM BUS 124
CST130-H
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center B252
CST130-I
Tung, Brian H.
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Health Science Campus P280
CST130-J
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
01/08/2024 Th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
CST130-E
Vera, Andres D.
01/08/2024 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Health Science Campus S292
CST130-F
Vera, Andres D.
01/08/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Health Science Campus S292
CST130-B
Cate, James J.
01/08/2024 TTh 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM BUS 123
CST130-C
Cate, James J.
01/08/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM BUS 123
CST130-A
Cate, James J.
01/08/2024 M 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM BUS 123
CST130-E
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
09/03/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Health Science Campus V295
CST130-F
Vera, Andres D.
09/03/2024 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Health Science Campus V295
CST130-G
Vera, Andres D.
09/03/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Health Science Campus V295
CST130-H
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
09/03/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Health Science Campus V295
CST130-B
Cate, James J.
09/03/2024 TTh 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM BUS 123
CST130-C
Cate, James J.
09/03/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM BUS 123
CST130-D
Cate, James J.
09/03/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS 123
CST130-A
Cate, James J.
09/03/2024 M 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM BUS 124

 

Choose one of the following courses:

PHI213 Intro to Philosophy

This course introduces students to the meaning and basic categories of philosophy such as epistemology and philosophy of religion. This is accomplished through an exploration of the primary issues and central figures within the discipline. Particular relevance is given to the development of a Christian worldview and the role philosophy plays in life and culture. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

PHI213-C
Leonard, Matthew J
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B111
PHI213-B
Leonard, Matthew J
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center A110
PHI213-A
Leonard, Matthew J
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM BUS 124
PHI213-B
Leonard, Matthew J
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B220
PHI213-C
Leonard, Matthew J
01/08/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B220
PHI213-A
Leonard, Matthew J
01/08/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Mission Hall 109
PHI213-A
Leonard, Matthew J
09/03/2024 Th 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM TBA ONLN
PHI213-B
Leonard, Matthew J
09/03/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 204
PHI213-C
Leonard, Matthew J
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 204
PHI213-D
Leonard, Matthew J
09/03/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Mission Hall ONLN

WLD181 Goodness, Truth and Beauty

This class explores the concept and reality of truth, goodness, and beauty in the world as it relates to culture, the Bible, worldviews, and human flourishing. Students will survey the concepts of truth, goodness, and beauty through history from both special and general revelation and develop a model for accurately understanding and valuing the created world. Students will develop their discernment to live the “good” life and be equipped to promote what is true, pure, lovely, and of good repute for the good of all. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

WLD181-C
Quan, Keith A.
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus A016
WLD181-A
Mosteller, Timothy
09/05/2023 M 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM BUS ONLN
WLD181-F
Welbaum, Sam D.
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BUS 203
WLD181-G
Mosteller, Timothy
09/05/2023 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Mission Hall 124
WLD181-B
Mosteller, Timothy
09/05/2023 M 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM BUS ONLN
WLD181-D
Welbaum, Sam D.
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BUS 124
WLD181-D
Mosteller, Timothy
01/08/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Yeager Center B251
WLD181-E
Quan, Keith A.
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus U294
WLD181-B
Mosteller, Timothy
01/08/2024 M 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM BUS ONLN
WLD181-C
Mosteller, Timothy
01/08/2024 M 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM BUS ONLN
WLD181-A
Welbaum, Sam D.
01/08/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Yeager Center A110
WLD181-A
Welbaum, Sam D.
07/01/2024 W 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM TBA
WLD181-C
Quan, Keith A.
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus
WLD181-A
Mosteller, Timothy
09/03/2024 M 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
WLD181-B
Mosteller, Timothy
09/03/2024 M 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
WLD181-E
Mosteller, Timothy
09/03/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Health Science Campus L243
WLD181-D
Welbaum, Sam D.
09/03/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BUS 123

Upper Division Requirements

 

CST370 The Christian Faith

An exploration of the biblical truths of Scripture, God, humanity, sin, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the Christian life, the church, and the life to come. Students will examine each major doctrine and understand its place in the biblical story. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

CST370-A
Co, Adamson
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Mission Hall 127
CST370-A
Co, Adamson
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B259
CST370-C
Gonet, Christina D.
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B218
CST370-A
Co, Adamson
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA

PHI301 History of Western Philosophy I

This course traces the development of western philosophy from the Pre-Socratic thinkers through Immanuel Kant. Emphasis is placed on both interacting with primary source material and on understanding the broad trajectory, and paradigmatic shifts, that have shaped Western thought and culture. (3 units; Fall)

PHI301-A
Mosteller, Timothy
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B218
PHI301-A
Mosteller, Timothy
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Health Science Campus L243

*Plus six additional units of upper division philosophy