PHIL 215 - World Religions

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PHILOSOPHY

Description:

Examination of philosophical assumptions and implications of belief systems represented by world religions such as Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as naturalism, agnosticism and atheism. The course will explore metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical assumptions and implications of various religions, anti-religious, and non-religious worldviews. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Discuss the metaphysical, epistemological and ethical presuppositions of various world religions within the context of their history and cultures. (2) Discuss the political, economic, and socio-cultural implications of various religious worldviews. (3) Find, evaluate and use peer-reviewed scholarly sources to support an argument about a contested issue in the philosophy of religion. (4) Write an essay and give an oral report supporting an argument about a contested issue in the philosophy of religion. (5) Identify ways in which changes in religious worldview, historically, have been linked to political, economic and socio-cultural changes in society. (6) Discuss how religious worldviews are linked to political, economic, and cultural forms of power. (7) Discuss how an understanding of religious worldviews inform ethical and social justice issues, including conflicts and inequalities within and between groups of people.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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