Students debate humankind's perennial questions, with attention to the manner in which these questions have been understood in various times and cultures. Topics include the meaning of human life; ethics; the problem of knowledge; experience and reality; God and religious experience; and the individual's relationship to society. Most readings are drawn from primary sources in history, literature, philosophy, and the world's religious traditions. A writing-intensive course; suggested for the second or third year.
Recent sections
Fall 2026 · 7 sections
Aug 17 – Dec 11
Section
Days & time
Location
Instructor
01Class #6253-CORE-260-01
Days & timeMonday, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Park Johnson 301 (Lecture)
LocationPark Johnson 301
InstructorMr. Matthew A. McCoy
02Class #6254-CORE-260-02
Days & time
Monday, Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Park Johnson 301 (Lecture)
LocationPark Johnson 301
InstructorMr. Matthew A. McCoy
03Class #6255-CORE-260-03
Days & timeTuesday, Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Park Johnson 301 (Lecture)
LocationPark Johnson 301
InstructorMr. Matthew A. McCoy
04Class #6257-CORE-260-04
Days & timeTuesday 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Park Johnson 201 (Lecture)
LocationPark Johnson 201
InstructorTamika Robertson
05Class #6258-CORE-260-05
Days & timeThursday 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Park Johnson 201 (Lecture)
LocationPark Johnson 201
InstructorTamika Robertson
ONL01Class #6259-CORE-260-ONL01
Days & timeMonday 12:01 AM - 12:02 AM ONLINE ONLINE (Lecture)
LocationONLINE ONLINE
InstructorDawn Herd-Clark
ONL02Class #6260-CORE-260-ONL02
Days & timeWednesday 12:01 AM - 12:02 AM ONLINE ONLINE (Lecture)