PHIL 2400 - Philosophy of Religion

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

(formerly PHIL 2911)

This course surveys a number of philosophical perspectives in regard to the relationship between faith and reason. Topics include the various proofs for God’s existence and objections to them, the origin of religious beliefs, the tenets of atheism, mysticism, the notion of evil, the concept of free will, the role of religion in society, and the relationship between faith and meaning.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter of philosophy of religion.

Objectives:

Identify various philosophical positions in regard to the faith/reason debate.
Identify various philosophical problems which arise in this debate.
Identify various philosophical arguments proffered in this debate.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the vocabulary specific to the philosophy of religion.

Objectives:

Recognize the vocabulary of philosophy of religion.
Define the vocabulary of philosophy of religion.
Apply the vocabulary of philosophy of religion.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of certain topics central to Philosophy of Religion.

Objectives:

Identify the arguments for God’s existence and the objections to them.
Identify the some of the claims thinkers have made regarding the origin of religion.
Identify the implications of philosophical these arguments and claims.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Each section will include:

An explanation and analysis of the proofs for God’s existence.
An examination of the faith/reason debate.
An examination of the claims about the origins of religious beliefs.
An investigation of some of the other major ideas in the area of philosophy of religion, such as free will, mysticism, and the problem of evil.

Primary Faculty
Catalano-Reinhardt, Theresa
Secondary Faculty
Morosoff, Dorothy
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088