ASP327 - Philosophies of Religion: Western, Asian, and Contemporary Inquiries
Unit details
Year: | 2021 unit information |
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Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), CBD*
From 2022 Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online), CBD* |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Patrick Stokes |
Cohort rule: | Nil |
Prerequisite: | Must have passed at least one ASP-coded unit |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | ASP227 |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
Note:*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery |
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 and the problem of evil to the status of the self and the nature of ultimate realty. Traditional Western theistic claims are explored alongside Eastern non-theistic pluralist approaches and tested against contemporary critiques from secularism, science, and new atheism.
ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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ULO1 | Identify and discuss in a reflective and critical way some of the philosophical problems associated with philosophy of religion | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
ULO2 | Interpret, understand and engage critically with a range of philosophical texts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
ULO3 | Engage in a comparative and evaluative way with a range of arguments from culturally diverse sources | GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
ULO4 | Construct arguments of your own using language that is concise, clear and conforms to the standards of academic scholarship (e.g., proper referencing of sources) | GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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Assessment 1 - Essay | 2000 words | 50% | Week 5 |
Assessment 2 - Essay | 2000 words | 50% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
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