PHIL 311 - Philosophy of Religion

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course offers an opportunity to engage in critical philosophical reflection on some central issues raised by especially monotheistic religions: Does God exist and how can we prove or know that God does exist? These are the questions raised by claims made when someone or other KNOWS God exists, or claims to have had a valid or true experience of God (or the divine). In addition we will examine how religions, especially monotheisms, handle the so-called problem of evil (in light of God's existence): how can the suffering of moral innocents be justified? And, finally, we will look at the role (or not) religions have played in promoting violence in our world, past and present, and critically examine their justifications for such promotion of violence in using the "will of God" or "in the name of God" rationalizations, among others. (4)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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