This course turns to the thought of Plato and Aristotle in order to introduce theology students to the methods and branches of philosophy. It focuses on ideas and passages that have been most influential in the development of Christian theology. Topics include: forms and the meaning of knowledge; the nature of the soul; causality, act, and potency; and virtue and the good life. Students who complete the course will be able to read the works of Plato and Aristotle on their own, engage in philosophical thinking and writing, and better understand the influence of Greek philosophy on the development of Christian theology.