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2012-2013 Official General Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PHI 104 - Philosophy of Religion


An examination of the relationship between Relation of religion and philosophy and an investigation of the different concepts of God.  An Analysis of religion’s types and experiences, and a review of the different attempts to justify religious beliefs.  An exploration of the logic of religious experience through a consideration of the leading ideas in the philosophy of religion both as a historical and contemporary phenomenon.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the general scope of the philosophy of religion.
2.  Identify some of the major approaches to the philosophy of religion.
3.  Describe some of the major theories regarding the existence of God.
4.  Identify some of the major philosophical problems having to do with the relationship of religion to other areas of thought.
5.  Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental conventions of argument in the philosophy of religion.