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This liberal arts master's degree program immerses graduate students in the challenging questions that comprise the Great Conversation of the ages -- particularly understanding the nature of power, what it means to be human, the roots of human liberty and persistent questions surrounding moral virtue, relativism and absolutes, intuition and logic. This program spans the study of philosophy, history, government and economics. 45 Credit hours. Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree. Graduation Requirements
Coursework
Part I. Complete the following courses. (35 credits)ST5010 Principles of American Government I (2 credits)
This course is an in depth study of the principles and forms of American Government expressed in The Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights. The Federalist papers, Anti-Federalist papers and other sources bring added insight to difficult constitutional questions.
ST5020 Principles of American Government II (2 credits)
The principles of democracy, equality, and individualism will be explored in the broad context of American society looking particularly at their effects on the developing forms of American government.
ST5110 American History: 1600-1850 (2 credits)
This is a comprehensive study of U.S. History from the early Colonial Era though the Mexican American War.
ST5120 American History: 1850-1989 (2 credits)
This is a comprehensive study of U.S. History beginning with the Compromise of 1850 and concluding with the end of the Cold War.
ST5210 Political Economy: Classical, Marxist & Liberal (2 credits)
This course combines basic principles of economics with the works of the great economic thinkers from 1776 though the mid-1800s. It includes micro and macroeconomics discussed in their historical context.
ST5220 Political Economy: 20th Century (2 credits)
This course compares the theories of the Keynesian School, Austrian School and Chicago School. Topics include: monetary and fiscal policy, banking, unemployment, inflation, and trade cycles.
ST5310 Classical & Medieval Political Philosophy (2 credits)
This course investigates key political writings of great philosophers, beginning with Plato and ending with Thomas Aquinas.
ST5320 Modern Political Philosophy (2 credits)
Students in this course will study political philosophy form Renaissance to the writings of mid 1800s by reading several great works.
ST6410 World History: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Greece (2 credits)
This course covers the rise of ancient Greece, the development of the City State, the defeat the of the Persian Empire, the Peloponnesian war, the rise of Phillip of Macedon, and the dissolution of the Empire after the death of Alexander.
ST6420 World History: Rome to the Renaissance (2 credits)
The first portion of this course covers the beginnings of Rome, the building of the Roman Republic, its transformation into the Roman Empire and eventual fall. The second portion covers the Middle Ages, beginning with the fall of Rome and ending in the Renaissance.
ST6530 Modern History I (2 credits)
History is not only the discussion of widely accepted facts, but also a method of seeking truth by studying the patterns of cause and effects that have determined events. This course studies several great histories written in the modern era and is continued in ST6xxx.
ST6540 Modern History II (2 credits)
History is not only the discussion of widely accepted facts, but also a method of seeking truth by studying the patterns of cause and effects that have determined events. This course studies several great histories written in the modern era and is a continuation of ST6xxx.
ST6610 20th Century History (2 credits)
Scientific discovery, world wars, and shifts in man's basic definitions of ethics and morality have all worked together to make the 20th century one of the most dynamic in history. How did these changes take place? What were the ideas and discoveries that produced the modern world? Where will we go from here? These and many others are the topics discussed in this course.
ST6620 Reason and Faith in Philosophy (2 credits)
Topics of faith and thought are investigated through the writings of several philosophers.
ST6740 Introduction to Constitutional Case Law (2 credits)
The Constitution of the United States is applied though law. This course introduces the student to the various schools of thought on Constitutional Interpretation and reviews many significant Constitutional cases. Students will write briefs on several cases.
ST6720 United States Constitution: Preamble (2 credits)
In this course student will study the writing of the Founders of the United States between 1760 and 1825 that impacted the Constitution and its original intent.
ST6730 United States Constitution: Original Intent (2 credits)
This course is an in-depth study on Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
LD5010 Personal Leadership (2 credits)*
This course introduces students to key elements of personal leadership.
LT5020 Government Principles in Literature (2 credits)*
This course investigates governmental themes found in great literature. Important sub-themes include, personal leadership vs. public leadership, individual vs. society, mercy vs. justice, equality vs. natural aristocracy, natural law vs. positive law, love vs. compulsion.
WR5020 New Testament (2 credits)*
This course studies the historical background, narrative, and teachings of the New Testament.
MS5020 Classical Arithmetic and Geometry (2 credits)*
This course is an introduction to classical thought, through classical arithmetic and geometry.
LT5110 American Literature (2 credits)*
This course covers four American classics. Each book is set in a different historical era, ranging from Puritan New England to the Great Depression South.
WR5110 Old Testament (2 credits)*
The 5 books of Moses will be studied with particular emphasis on the covenant relationship between God and Man.
MS5110 Geometry (2 credits)*
This class covers the geometric proofs of Euclid. Upon successful completion, students will be able to critically analyze deductive proofs and build complex arguments though a step-by-step approach that develops critical thought.
LT5210 The Family in Literature (2 credits)*
This course investigates courtship, love, and family though great literature.
MS5210 Introduction to Physics (2 credits)*
This course in an investigation of our physical world, from the perspective of the classical world compared to the modern. Course includes a laboratory component.
LT5310 English Literature (2 credits)*
This course covers several great works from English literature.
WR5210 Eastern Religious Thought I (2 credits)*
This course covers the several great texts of Chinese and Islamic thought.
MS5310 Introduction to Biology (2 credits)*
This course studies life from the classical and modern perspectives. Course includes laboratory component.
WR5310 Eastern Religious Thought II (2 credits)*
This course covers the several great texts of Buddhist and Hindu thought.
LT6430 Ancient Greek Literature (2 credits)*
This course covers ancient Greek literature including, Homer, and Greece’s greatest tragedies and comedies.
LT6410 Roman and Medieval Literature (2 credits)*
This course covers Roman and Medieval literature.
LT6420 Shakespearian Histories (2 credits)*
In this course students will study several of Shakespeare’s histories.
LT6510 19th Century Russian Literature (2 credits)*
This course covers two of the greatest classics on human nature, and human relations: War and Peace and Brothers Karamazov.
LT6520 19th Century French and German Literature (2 credits)*
The course covers two classics that significantly impacted Europe in the 19th century and continue their influence today. The idealism and sacrifice of the French revolutions and Germany’s great study of fallen man in Goethe’s Faustus.
FA6410 Art, Architecture and Music (2 credits)*
This course will introduce students to the major periods in art, architecture and music, and to the artists who produced. Correlations will be drawn between artistic trends and the philosophical and historical periods that influenced them.
LT6610 Modern Worldviews: Libertarianism (2 credits)*
This course investigates Libertarian thought through the writings of Ayn Rand.
LT6620 20th Century Literature (2 credits)*
An overview of several important works in the 20th Century.
LT6630 Chesterton and Lewis (2 credits)*
Perhaps no scholars represent the 20th Century Christian view better than GK Chesterton and C.S. Lewis. This course studies several of their major writings.
ST6710 Philosophy of Education (2 credits)*
In this course students will read and discuss several of the major classics in elementary and higher education.
MS6710 Scientific Thought (2 credits)*
This course investigates the evolution of scientific thought and its effects on the broader social context.
ST6999 Comprehensive Examination (0 credits)
Each student must pass a comprehensive oral examination once all coursework has been completed. * An asterisk next to a course's credit hours indicates that this course may be "swapped" for elective or transfer credit. Click here for more information on elective and transfer credit. |
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