Philosophy of Religion (V7069)
Philosophy of Religion
Module V7069
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
In this module you’ll engage with traditional debates in contemporary philosophy of religion, including arguments for the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious knowledge; but you’ll also engage with less traditional and often-overlooked topics, from feminist philosophy of religion, to humanism, to the question of whether different religions can be understood as worshipping the same God. You’ll develop an understanding of the importance of different perspectives for human flourishing.
Module learning outcomes
Critically engage with of some of the central debates in contemporary philosophy of religion.
Critically engage with of some of the central debates in the history of the philosophy of religion.
Appreciate the philosophical significance of certain key religious concepts.
Re-examine the complex relations between faith and reason.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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Dr Daniel Molto
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Sarah Sawyer
Assess convenor
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