ASP227 - Philosophies of Religion: Western, Asian, and Contemporary Inquiries
Unit details
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| Year: | 2019 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 2 Unit Chair: | Patrick Stokes |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ASP206/306, ASP327 |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour Seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | 1 x 2 hour online Seminar per week |
Content
This unit undertakes a critical examination of the reasoning behind theologies and philosophical arguments in the major religions, Western and Asian. The issues range from the existence of God to the theodicy, evil, worldviews. Traditional onto-theological claims are tested against critiques from feminism, secularism, science, new atheism, and post colonialism.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (Individual) Essay (2000 words) - 50%
Assessment 2 (Individual) Essay (2000 words) - 50%
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