Religion including various theological perspectives and the philosophy of religion.
Athena Title
Intro to Religious Thought Hon
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in RELI 1003, RELI 1003E
Prerequisite
Permission of Honors
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will analyze key religious concepts, themes, and questions from a variety of religious traditions and philosophical perspectives.
Students will ompare different approaches to religious thought, including theological, philosophical, and historical perspectives.
Students will evaluate major arguments concerning the nature of the divine, faith, reason, and religious experience.
Students will reflect on their own beliefs and assumptions about religion while engaging respectfully with differing viewpoints.
Students will construct well-reasoned arguments about religious topics in both written and oral formats.
Topical Outline
I. Foundations of Religious Thought
II. Conceptions of the Divine
III. Religious Texts and Interpretation
IV. Ethics and Religion
V. Religious Pluralism and Interfaith Dialogue
VI. Personal and Philosophical Reflections
