Course Description
Major topics in the philosophy of religion, such as the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil, and the character of religious discourse.
Athena Title
SEM PHIL OF REL
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The course stresses developing analytic skills and techniques, and facilitating clear thinking and writing about complex issues raised in the writings of a particular author in the area of philosophy of religion and/or theology. The student is expected to be able to construct and evaluate major arguments for and against the positions, and approaches, taken to the topics being studied.
Topical Outline
This course focuses on the works of one major writer in the area of philosophy of religion and/or theology. The specific topics introduced will be determined by the author being studied.