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PP3REL-Philosophy of Religion
Module Provider: Philosophy
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4
Module Convenor: Dr George Mason
Email: g.p.mason@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This module will introduce students to basic issues in the philosophy of religion.
Aims:
The module will rely on the skills and knowledge acquired by students in the previous years and will offer them an in-depth look at some of the central issues in analytic philosophy of religion. This goal will be achieved by considering both contemporary contributions and their historical antecedents, which will be critically evaluated in lectures and seminars.
Assessable learning outcomes:
Students will gain a deep understanding of some of the major debates in contemporary philosophy of religions, they will be able to assess the tenability of the views defended in those debates and to evaluate the strength of the arguments for and against them. These goals will require further development of the knowledge and the analytical and dialectical skills acquired by students in the first two years of their studies, especially in the areas of analytic metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and meta-ethics.
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
Questions covered in the module will typically include:
Is the theistic conception of God coherent?
Can religious experience provide a justification for religious beliefs?
How can we talk about an allegedly transcendent being such as God?
Do we need to invoke a supernatural cause to have an ultimate explanation of the existence of the universe? Can that cause be identified with God?
To we needto invoke an intelligent creator to account for the orderliness and regularity of the world? Can that creator be identified with the deity that monotheistic religions are concerned with?
Are divine foreknowledge and human free will compatible?听听听听听听
Does the existence of evil provide a case against the existence of an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God?
What is the relationship between God鈥檚 will and moral norms?
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module is taught by lectures and seminars. Students are expected to attend 10 hours of lectures and 5 hours of seminars during the term in which the module鈥檚 lecture and seminar classes take place. All students are required to write a single essay from a list of questions supplied by the module convenor. In addition, students will be required to write a short pr茅cis of the topic for discussion in each seminar class. Students are encouraged to be active in all classes, asking questions and trying to answer the questions posed by others. A reading list and sample questions will be given out at the start of the course.
听 | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Lectures | 10 | ||
Seminars | 5 | ||
Guided independent study: | 85 | ||
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Total hours by term | 0 | 0 | |
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Total hours for module | 100 |
Method | Percentage |
Written assignment including essay | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
One written assignment, due in week 11 of the term in which the module is taught.
Formative assessment methods:
Students will write a short pr茅cis of the topic for discussion for every seminar class. Some classes may involve quizzes.
Penalties for late submission:
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
Written assignment, to be completed in August/September.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 30 March 2023
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.