Program Overview

Program Overview

Introduction to PHL301 Philosophy of Religion

PHL301 Philosophy of Religion is a subject that explores perennial issues in the philosophy of religion, drawing from both classical and contemporary discussions. The subject delves into 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.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Enrolment Restrictions

Students who have completed REL301 Faith and Reason are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Understand the central problems and issues in the philosophy of religion
• Apply the techniques of philosophical analysis to particular religious beliefs
• Be familiar with the work of major classical and contemporary philosophers of religion

Syllabus

This 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

Additional Information

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details. The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.