AVILA UNIVERSITY 78 Religious Studies & Philosophy Goal:  Demonstrate knowledge of philosophers, theologians and other great thinkers and their influence on the development of civilization. Intended Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of: -   Major ethical theories -   The Judeo-Christian tradition -   Philosophers, theologians and other great thinkers and their influence on the development of civilization -   A personal value system as a framework for ethical decision making and behavior Coursework (9 hr in 2 areas) PL    111   Introduction to Philosophy PL    255  Ethics RS    111   Introduction to Religious Studies RS    113   Introduction to the New Testament RS    117   World Religions RS   215   Introduction to the Old Testament RS    225  Catholicism RS    227  The Historical Jesus RS    233  American Religious History  or Level III Course in Religious Studies/Philosophy Only one Level III course may be used to meet the Level II Religious Studies/Philosophy requirement. Art/Music/Theatre Goal:   Articulate an understanding of the arts through experiential and intellectual responses. Intended Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of: -   The arts through experiential and intellectual understanding of their elements and principles -   Articulated responses to aesthetic experiences Coursework (3 hr) AR   110   Introduction to Art AR   181  Survey of Art I AR   183  Survey of Art II MU  110   Music Appreciation TR   110   Theatre Appreciation TR   223  History and Literature of Theatre Natural  Science  Goal:    Demonstrate  fundamental  understanding  of  the  scientific  process applying knowledge from at least one scientific discipline. Intended Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of: -   The nature and limits of science -   Atomic and molecular basis of all matter -   Physical laws of nature  or -   Concepts that characterize and govern living systems Coursework (4 hr) BI 111   General Biology I BI 112   General Biology II