PL 2034 - Philosophy of Religion

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

An investigation of the concepts, belief systems, and practices of religions. By analyzing central concepts of religion, such as God, faith, revelation, salvation, and the relationships between religion and science and morality and art, both the believer and nonbeliever may achieve a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of religions. The class addresses such topics as religious experience, faith and reason, arguments for God's existence, the problem of evil, religious language, life and the after-life, and the conflicting claims of different religions. Prerequisite: none.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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