REL 222 - Philosophy of Religion

Institution:

Westminster College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Traditionally, philosophy of religion has focused on arguments for and challenges to the existence of God in the Christian traditions. This course will attempt a broader application of philosophy to the phenomenon of religion. What is religion, and what are the meanings of terms associated with it: belief, faith, truth, the sacred, transcendence, mysticism, and good and evil? What is the relationship between religion and science? What do the data of religion as a global historical phenomenon imply about our understanding of the world and of ourselves?

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westminster.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 946-8761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.