PHIL 228 - Philosophy of Religion

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Prerequisite: One 100-level, three-credit course in philosophy This course critically examines the nature and justification of religious claims, including discussion of: What are the grounds for belief or disbelief in God’s existence? Is religious discourse meaningful? Do faith and reason conflict? Is belief in immortality intelligible and/or defensible? Is religious knowledge possible? Are revelation and religious experience reliable sources of truth? Is it rational to believe in miracles? Is atheism a religion? Offered alternate years. (Formerly PHIL 328) (CHUM; CWRT)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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