ATS3870 · Philosophy of religion

Overview

This unit investigates central topics in the philosophy of religion. Topics taken up may consider, among others, definitional, linguistic, conceptual, interpretative, metaphysical, epistemological, scientific, axiological, political, and historical questions about religion, particular religions, and response to religion and particular religions.

Areas of study: Philosophy

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Discuss the nature and scope of philosophy of religion
2. Reflect on some historically significant texts in philosophy of religion
3. Critically analyse and evaluate philosophical texts;
4. Evaluate arguments in philosophy of religion
5. Communicate philosophical arguments orally and in writing.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.