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.

Billable Contact Hours: 3

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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 (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
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