Fr. Leo Hoar, of Springfield, MA, recently told me that before a priest enters the seminary he must take these 4 Philosophy classes (in no order):
(1) Logic- deals with patterns of thinking that lead from true premises to true conclusions, including two broad divisions: mathematical logic (formal symbolic logic) and philosophical logic.
(2) Metaphysics- investigates principles of reality transcending those of any particular science, and the nature of being and the world. Traditional branches are cosmology and ontology.
(3) Cosmology- the study of the universe in its totality, and by extension, humanity's place in it. Its long history involves science, philosophy, esotericism, and religion.
(4) Epistemology- is concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge, and whether knowledge is possible. Among its central concerns has been the challenge posed by skepticism and the relationships between truth, belief, and justification.
If you're looking for electives or a minor, these classes might be a good idea. If a priest needs to take them, why shouldn't you too?
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