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