Philosophy Outcomes

Learning outcomes for Philopophy:

Successful graduates of the Philosophy major will be able to analyze philosophical arguments using the fundamentals of formal and informal reasoning.
Successful graduates of the Philosophy major will be able to critically read and analyze philosophical traditions including the ideas, arguments, and figures associated with those traditions.
Successful graduates of the Philosophy major will investigate the implications of philosophical analysis for developing a coherent Christian world view.
Successful graduates of the Philosophy major will be able to analyze and critique contemporary issues through the lens of various philosophical traditions.

Featured Philosophy Alum:
Scotland Huber ’09
Researcher at Codman Square Health Center, and Freelance Photographer

Scotland Huber believes Gordon’s environment was “hands-off” enough to allow for intellectual and spiritual growth, yet grounded enough to foster real discipleship. This balanced approach fostered a resilience and spirit of adventure that made it possible for him to do what he’s doing now: medical research in a part of Boston that has a reputation for being dangerous.