PHI 498 Research Methods (3)

Prerequisites: ENG 213, PHI 240; PHI 343, REL 300, Junior status
A study of theoretical or praxis projects in religion and philosophy, of appropriate research methods, and of composing sustained theoretical or praxis arguments. This course is the first part of the two course sequence for the major to complete the Senior Project which serves as the capstone of the major in Religion and Philosophy. All students must take this course prior to enrolling in REL 499/PHI 499. This course will familiarize students with research methods and the essentials of critical writing within the field and will climax in the submission, defense, and approval of the Senior Project Thesis or Praxis proposal.