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Philosophy of Religion - PHIL2316
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: http://philosophy.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 6 units of credit in level 1 Philosophy and 36 units of credit overall
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Aims to study the phenomenon of religion, its relation to ways of life, and its construction of stories and myths. Drawing from a variety of religious sources, it analyses the different categories and forms in and through which religious ideals are expressed and justified. Topics covered include arguments for the existence of God, the concept of evil, faith and mysticism, human relation to the natural world, religion and morality, religion and gender, and free will and determinism.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students can expect, to a basic degree, to:
  • Understand the primary topic areas in philosophy of religion
  • Understand the history of debates in philosophy of religion
  • Understand a range of epistemological, metaphysical and ethical issues as they relate to the philosophy of religion
  • Have developed, or further developed, a capacity for analytical and critical thinking
  • Have built on their ability to engage in independent and reflective learning
  • Have improved on their skills of effective communication.

Assessment

  • Tutorial participation - 10%
  • Short reflective essay (1000 words) - 20%
  • Formulating questions assignment - 20%
  • Essay Outline (1-page outline + bibliography) - 15%
  • Final essay (2500 words) - 35%

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