PHL 270
Comparative Worldviews
Semester Units
Prequisite
3
None
Course Description
This course is a comparative study of the underlying assumptions behind the major worldviews across the globe. Students will explore how the concept of "worldview" relates to the search for truth and will gain a deeper understanding of how worldview intersects with global culture.
Course Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the Christian worldview more precisely, distinguishing it from competing and influential worldviews.
Identify and evaluate worldview perspectives in media and other information sources.
Use critical thinking skills to evaluate the claims of differing worldviews.
Articulate the positive and negative consequences of particular ideas within individual worldviews.
Develop a well-thought-out apologetic for the Christian worldview.