Philosophy
Erskine’s philosophy program examines the Western philosophical tradition and explores its relationship to a Christian worldview. You will engage the major problems and concerns of philosophy, including the existence of God, the basis and limits of knowledge, the purpose of human existence, and the standards for human conduct.
Your studies will foster skills in logical and critical thinking, and will encourage open-mindedness, patience, and attentiveness to evidence. A philosophy minor equips you to enter law school or graduate school. Many of Erskine College’s philosophy minors have continued their studies at Erskine Theological Seminary.
Degree Details
As a philosophy minor, you will study and discuss the great figures of the Western philosophical tradition. Classes will explore key issues in metaphysics (the nature of reality and being), epistemology (the science of knowledge), aesthetics (the nature of beauty), ethics, and politics. Special attention is given to the relationship between Philosophy and Christian faith, and to how philosophy intersects with other academic disciplines.
You will study a range of topics, which may include classes in Logic, History of Western Philosophy, both Ancient Political Philosophy and Modern Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Ethics, and Christian Apologetics.
Faculty
Kathy Rollins
Director of Human Resources BS in Communications from Bob Jones University, MBA from Southern Wesleyan University
Emma Sherard
Financial Aid Counselor Associate of Science from Tri-County Technical College
Jessica Becker
Residence Hall Director B.S., Messiah University Profile Jess Becker is originally from Lancaster Pennsylvania, where she earned a B.S. degree from Messiah University. She is a Resident Director at Erskine and oversees Robinson Hall, the apartments,…
Andrew Preston
Director of Sports Information B.S., M.O.L., Trevecca Nazarene University Profile Andrew Preston, originally from Lexington, Kentucky, began working as Erskine’s Director of Sports Information in July 2020. He is a member of CoSIDA…
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Director of Sports Information Trevecca Nazarene University, 2018, B.S. Journalism Trevecca Nazarene University, 2020, MOL
Teresa Carter
Associate Professor of Education B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Coastal Carolina University; Ed.D., Walden University Profile Dr. Teresa Johnson Carter, Associate Professor of Education, came to Erskine College in…