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Courses Offered in the Spring Semester
Details for Spring 2023 PHRE (Philosophy and Religious Studies) courses are posted in the two tables below, and can be viewed by searching for "Philosophy" and "Religion" in the Radford University class schedule for the Spring 2023 semester. To learn more details about Spring 2023 courses and programs of study in Philosophy and Religious Studies, join our faculty for free pizza and bowling in The Bonnie Game Room, Wednesday, October 26, 6:00–8:00 PM. Faculty from the Departments of History, Political Science, and Sociology will also be there to share their course offerings and join in the fun! https://calendar.radford.edu/event/6251-bowling-with-professors
During the Spring 2023 semester, the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers a number of dynamic and engaging learning experiences, in broad introductory courses as well as elective courses that address specialized topics.
View the complete Class Schedule for Radford University. The Highlander Success Center offers assistance with questions about courses and degree requirements outside the department.
Philosophy Course Schedule for Spring 2023
Course Modalities
- In Person = Traditional, face-to-face meetings on-ground
- Blended learning, Flipped asynchronous = Some class meetings in-peron, Some course requirements asynchronous online
- Distance learning, Asynchronous = Online- only course format, mostly self-paced instruction, no set meeting time
- Distance learning, Synchronoue: Online-only course that meets at a set time on a weekly schedule
| COURSE | SECTION | TITLE | CRN | INSTRUCTOR | MODALITY / REAL | DAY | TIME |
| PHIL 112 | 01 | Introduction: Ethics and Society (RUC) | 21549 | Shomaker | Distance learning, Asynchronous (RUC) / E | Online | |
| PHIL 112 | 02 | Introduction: Ethics and Society | 21552 | Shomaer | Distance learning, Asynchronous (RUC) / E | Online | |
| PHIL 112 | 03 | Introduction: Ethics and Society (Honors) | 21344 | Shepard | In-person / E | MWF | 10:00-10:50 AM |
| PHIL 112 | 04 | Introduction: Ethics and Society | 21346 | Zarella | In-person / E | Tu Th | 10:30-11:45 AM |
| PHIL 112 | 05 | Introduction: Ethics and Society | 21348 | Axtell | Blended learning / E | Tu in-person / Th online | Tu 11:00 AM-12:15 PM |
| PHIL 112 | 06 | Introduction: Ethics and Society | 21349 | Zarella | In-person / E | Tu Th | 12:30-1:45 PM |
| PHIL 112 | 07 | Introduction: Ethics and Society | 21351 | Axtell | Blended learning / E | Tu in-person / Th online | Tu 2:00-3:15 PM |
| PHIL 112 | 08 | Introduction: Ethics and Society | 23129 | Shepard | In-person / E | MWF | 9:00-9:50 AM |
| PHIL 112 | 09 | Introduction: Ethics and Society | 23150 | Axtell | Blended learning / E | Tu in-person / Th online | Tu 9:30-10:45 AM |
| PHIL 115 | 01 | Wicked Problems (Honors) | 21354 | Margaret Konkel (Design) | In-person / E | MWF | 11:00-11:50 AM |
| PHIL 115 | 02 | Wicked Problems (Honors) | 21356 | Fesmire | In-person / E | MWF | 10:00-10:50 AM |
| PHIL 115 | 03 | Wicked Problems | 21357 | Fesmire | In-person / E | MWF | 12:00-12:50 PM |
| PHIL 215 | 01 | Healthcare Ethics | 21556 | Shomaker | Distance learning, Asynchronous (RUC) / E | Online | |
| PHIL 215 | 02 | Healthcare Ethics | 21557 | Shomaker | Distance learning, Asynchronous / E | Online | |
| PHIL 217 | 01 | Modern Philosophy: Renaissance to Present | 21359 | Goffstein | Distance learning, Asynchronous / E | Online | |
| PHIL 310 | 01 | Professional Ethics | 21360 | Shepard | Distance learning, Asynchronous / E, WI | Online | |
| PHIL 342 | 01 | Philosophy, Science, and Values | 21363 | Axtell | Blended learning / E | Tu in-person / Th online | Tu 3:30-4:45 PM |
| PHIL 421 | Students needing PHIL 421 should register for PHIL 342-01 / 21363 and request a petition to count 342 as 421. | ||||||
Religious Studies Course Schedule for Spring 2023
Course Modalities
- In Person = Traditional, face-to-face meetings on-ground
- Blended learning, Flipped asynchronous = Some class meetings in-peron, Some course requirements asynchronous online
- Distance learning, Asynchronous = Online- only course format, mostly self-paced instruction, no set meeting time
- Distance learning, Synchronoue: Online-only course that meets at a set time on a weekly schedule
| COURSE | SECTTION | TITLE | CRN | INSTRUCTOR | MODALITY / REAL | DAY | TIME |
| RELN 112 | 02 | Survey of World Religions | 21368 | Thomas | In-person / E | Tu Th | 11:00 AM-12:15 PM |
| RELN 112 | 03 | Survey of World Religions | 21369 | Thomas | In-person / E | MWF | 10:00-10:50 AM |
| RELN 113 | 01 | World Religions for Healthcare Professionals | 21370 | Pollick | Distance learning, Asynchronous / E | Online | |
| RELN 113 | 02 | World Religions for Healthcare Professionals | 21372 | Pollick | Distance learning, Asynchronous / E | Online | |
| RELN 113 | 03 | World Religions for Healthcare Professionals | 21373 | Thomas | Distance learning, Asynchronous / E | Online | |
| RELN 213 | 01 | Healthcare and the American Religious Landscape | 21374 | Pollick | Distance learning, Asynchronous / E | Online | |
| RELN 214 | 01 | Cults and Unconventional Religions | 21376 | Thomas | In-person / E | Tu Th | 2:00-3:15 PM |
| RELN 313 | 01 | Religion and Culture | 23130 | Pollick | In-person / E | M W | 4:00-5:15 PM |
| RELN 381 | 01 | Religion and Experiences of Death and Dying | 21377 | Rothgery | Distance learning, Asynchronous / E | Online | |