Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Letters
The requirements of the Program of Priestly Formation are addressed by a total of 48 credits: 24 credit hours in Philosophy, 12 in Theology, and 12 in Philosophy and Letters. A written thesis as well as a public presentation of it constitute the major’s comprehensive examination. In addition to the philosophy requirements of the undergraduate Core—PHI 1301, 2323, 3311—Philosophy and Letters majors are required to take PHI 3343, 3344, 3345, 4336 and 4337. In addition to the Core’s theology requirements—THE 1310 and 2311—majors must complete THE 3331 and 3332. In order to fulfill their logic, natural philosophy, and epistemology requirements, majors must take PHL 3305 and PHL 3306. PHL 4341 is usually taken in the fall of senior year. In this course, chiefly by active conversation and participation, majors seek to understand an important philosophical and/or theological theme or thinker. For PHL 4342, usually taken in the spring of the senior year, a written thesis of at least 20 pages is submitted and subsequently presented publicly. The thesis and its presentation represent the appropriation, integration, and fruition of the major’s entire course of studies at the university.
Course Sequence
Year I
Fall Semester
| ENG 1301 | Literary Tradition I | 3 |
| HIS 1311 | American Civilization I | 3 |
| PHI 1301 | Phil & Ethical Life | 3 |
| | Math | 3 |
| | Language | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| ENG 1302 | Literary Tradition II | 3 |
| HIS 1312 | American Civilization II | 3 |
| THE 1310 | Understanding The Bible | 3 |
| ECO 1311 | Fundamentals Of Economics | 3 |
| | Language | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year II
Fall Semester
| ENG 2312 | Literary Tradition IV | 3 |
| HIS 2301 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| PHI 2323 | The Human Person | 3 |
| POL 1311 | Principles Of American Politics | 3 |
| | Language | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| ENG 2311 | Literary Tradition III | 3 |
| HIS 2302 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| PHI 3311 | Philosophy of Being | 3 |
| THE 2311 | Western Theological Tradition | 3 |
| | Language | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year III
Fall Semester
| PHL 3305 | Logic and Nature | 3 |
| PHI 3344 | From Medieval to Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| THE 3331 | Sys The I: God/Hum Exst | 3 |
| | Art, Drama, or Music | 3 |
| | Science Core w/Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| PHL 3306 | Nature and Knowledge | 3 |
| PHI 3345 | From Modern to Postmodern Philosophy | 3 |
| THE 3332 | Sys The II:Christ/Church | 3 |
| | Language or Elective | 3 |
| | Science Core w/Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Year IV
Fall Semester
| PHL 4341 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| PHI 4336 | Ethics | 3 |
| | Language or Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| PHI 3343 | From Ancient to Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHL 4342 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
| PHI 4337 | Philosophy of God | 3 |
| | Language or Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |