Introduction To Philosophy Of Religion

1. Define religion and explain key concepts.
2. Explain the nature and origin of religion.
3. Discuss the relationship between God, the sacred, and the mundane.
4. Evaluate philosophical questions about the existence of evil.
5. Analyze the relationship between religion, society, and morality.
6. Identify and explain the meaning of myth, symbol, and ritual.
7. Discuss the concept of philosophical theology.
8. Examine the issues of immortality, reincarnation, and karma.

13 weeks, about 33 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Philosophy of Religion · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Introduction to Philosophy of Religion, focusing on the definitions of philosophy, religion, and philosophy of religion.. Complete the self-assessment exercise to test your understanding of the key concepts..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: The Existence, Nature and Activities of God and Other Spirits from the Point of View of Metaphysics and Cultural experiences. · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: The Existence, Nature and Activities of God, examining metaphysical and cultural perspectives.. Reflect on the nature and attributes of God, including simplicity, unity, immutability, and infinitude..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: On the sacred and Profane · 2 hours

     Explore Unit 3: On the Sacred and Profane, defining the sacred and the profane.. Analyze man's contradictory responses to the sacred and the concept of divine communication..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: Religious Language · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Religious Language, focusing on the challenges of using human language to express transcendental experiences.. Consider the meaningfulness of religious propositions and their context-specific nature..

5. Week 5Module 2: Determinism, Evil and Freewill

   • Unit 1: Determinism · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Determinism, focusing on the definition and types of determinism.. Understand causal, nomological, and theological determinism..

6. Week 6Module 2: Determinism, Evil and Freewill

   • Unit 2: Theological Determinism and Divine Responsibility for Evil · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Theological Determinism and Divine Responsibility for Evil, examining theodicies and defenses.. Consider the problem of evil and the question of causing versus permitting evil..

7. Week 7Module 2: Determinism, Evil and Freewill

   • Unit 3: What is Freewill? · 2 hours

     Explore Unit 3: What is Freewill?, focusing on the idea of freewill and Sartre's existentialism.. Analyze the interaction between freewill and the existence of God..

8. Week 8Module 3: Origin, Reasoning, Theology, Myths

   • Unit 1: The Origin and Nature of Religion · 3 hours

     Read Unit 1: The Origin and Nature of Religion, focusing on the psychological, sociological, theological, Marxist, and anthropological theories.. Understand the cultural context of religion and its impact on understanding God..

9. Week 9Module 3: Origin, Reasoning, Theology, Myths

   • Unit 2: Religious Reasoning · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Religious Reasoning, focusing on the relationship between faith, reason, and religion.. Analyze religious reasoning and its challenges in making meaning out of faith..

10. Week 10Module 3: Origin, Reasoning, Theology, Myths

    • Unit 3: Philosophical Theology and Mysticism · 3 hours

      Explore Unit 3: Philosophical Theology and Mysticism, defining philosophical theology and mysticism.. Understand the role of philosophical principles in theology and the nature of mystical experiences..

11. Week 11Module 3: Origin, Reasoning, Theology, Myths

    • Unit 4: Myths, Symbols and Rituals · 2 hours

      Read Unit 4: Myths, Symbols and Rituals, focusing on the nature and limitations of myths, symbols, and rituals in religion.. Analyze their implications for human society and religious understanding..

12. Week 12Module 4: Society, Morality, Immortality

    • Unit 1: Religion and Society · 3 hours

      Study Unit 1: Religion and Society, focusing on the relationship between religion and culture, peace, knowledge, and politics.. Analyze the positive and negative impacts of religion on society..

13. Week 13Module 4: Society, Morality, Immortality

    • Unit 2: Religion and Morality · 2 hours

      Explore Unit 2: Religion and Morality, examining the nature of morality in the context of religion.. Establish whether there is any relationship that exists between religion and morality..

    • Unit 3: Immortality via Resurrection, Karma and Reincarnation · 2 hours

      Read Unit 3: Immortality via Resurrection, Karma and Reincarnation, focusing on the notions of immortality, resurrection, karma and reincarnation.. Evaluate the reasons for believing in immortality and the different conceptions of it..