2019s1-apphil2090a-03

AP/PHIL2090 3.0 A: Intro. to the Philosophy of Religion

Offered by: PHIL


 Session

Summer 2019

 Term

S1

Format

LECT

Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite

Does God exist? Can religious belief be explained away? What is the relationship between faith and reason? Through a selection of classic readings, this course provides a survey of some central topics in the philosophy of religion.

Course Website

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    Additional Course Instructor/Contact Details

Shyam Ranganathan

shyamr@yorku.ca

Office Location:  S446 Ross

Phone Number:  (416) 736-2100 Ext. 77543

Office Hours:  Monday 1:00 – 2:00 (by appointment only)

    Expanded Course Description

This course explores the idea of religion on a global scale,  from a philosophical perspective. A variety of philosophies characteristic of major world religions will be explored.

    Required Course Text / Readings

Readings are free to students enrolled in the course via Moodle.

 

    Weighting of Course

Participation: 40 %

Essay: 30 %

Final Exam: 30 %

 

With the exception of the final exam and an in-tutorial commentary, the class assignments are to be submitted to Moodle. All enrolled students should familiarize themselves with the class Moodle cite.  There are two non Moodle assignments: (a) one page commentary to be written in the tutorial of week  6 and (b) the final exam. All other commentaries and the one essay assignment are submitted via Moodle.

    Course Learning Objectives
  • Distinguish philosophical reasoning and argument from other forms of explanation.
  • Become familiar with the basic areas of philosophical theory.
  • Be able to write a philosophical paper.
  • Be able to identify and discuss historically important issues and contributions to the philosophy of religion.
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