PHIL 1105 - Philosophy of Religion

Institution:

Normandale Community College

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Description:

This course will examine both classic and contemporary issues in the philosophy of religion, including, but not limited to: proofs for the existence of divine beings or God; analysis of the types of proofs including mystical experiences, faith, or rational acceptance for religious and spiritual belief; Eastern philosophy from the scriptures of Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism; philosophical issues about the nature of God and human experience stemming from monotheistic religious traditions including Judaism, Christianity and Islam: indigenous religious and mythic traditional understanding of human nature, society and cosmic structure. The course will also evaluate alternatives to religious or spiritual beliefs including criticisms of them from the perspectives of secular humanism, atheism, agnosticism and contemporary issues associated with our beliefs in modern life.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.normandale.edu

Phone Number:

(952) 358-8200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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