PHIL 337 - Religion and Philosophy in the Middle Ages

Institution:

Bethany College - West Virginia

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Description:

The focus of this course is the development of religious and philosophical thought in the European Middle Ages, understood as the period from about the fourth to the fiftheenth century. It addresses the roots of Medieval thought, the varieties of Medieval thought within and across the three European religions of the Middle Ages (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), and of course Medieval religious practice, both authorized and otherwise.The course will explore the nature of intellectual and practical creativity, autonomy and authority during the period; key religious imagery (e.g.Jesus as mother); key philosophical trends and concerns (e.g.the problem of universals, mind and the active intellect, semiotics, the development of universities, etc.); and the inter-religious dialogue, tolerance, and violence.(This course may be taken for credit as RELS 337).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bethanywv.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 829-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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