PHL301 Philosophy of Religion (8)

Abstract

Drawing from the best in both classical and contemporary discussions, this subject explores perennial issues in the philosophy of religion, including the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil, miracles, religious experience, life after death, religious diversity, the relationship between science and religion, religious language, religious ethics, and philosophical approaches to theological doctrine.

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Session 2
Internal	Wagga Wagga Campus
Distance	Wagga Wagga Campus

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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Not for students who have completed REL301 Faith and Reason

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Understand the central problems and issues in the philosophy of religion
Be able to apply the techniques of philosophical analysis to particular religious beliefs
Be familiar with the work of major classical and contemporary philosophers of religion

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Philosophy of Religion: History and Methodology Religious Experience The Relation between Faith and Reason The Divine Attributes The Case for God's Existence The Case against God's Existence (The Problem of Evil) Knowing God without Arguments (Reformed Epistemology) Religious Language Miracles Life after Death Religion and Science Religious Diversity Religious Ethics Philosophy and Theological Doctrine

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.