Click to show Site menu [+]

THEO2021

Philosophical Theology

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

This course investigates the philosophical foundations of God's existence and being. It will explain the nature of religion. It will also explore the question whether human beings are basically religious

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1. Articulate the diverse concepts of religion;
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the primary sources of essential authors on religion;
3. Articulate and explain the current religious ideas and movements.
Content
Themes will include: introduction to history of religions; nature of religion; study of primary sources (e.g. ancient ideas of religion, Greek philosophers, theism, Enlightenment, idealism, existentialism, structuralism, nihilism etc.).
Replacing Course(s)
Not Applicable.
Transition
Not Applicable.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil.
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : Paper Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods
Self Directed Learning
Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Two or more written assignments, which might include minor or major essays, tutorial papers, book reviews, online quiz, blogs, essay proposals, bibliographies or other similar exercises, totalling 1000-4500 words. 100%
Other: (please specify)
Specific instructions about the weighting, timing and word limits of all assessment tasks will be found in the course outline available in the first two weeks of semester.
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 130 hour(s) per Term for Full Term