God in Philosophy: Plato to Hume (U03909)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : DIV-2-ST2A

An introduction to philosophical theology and some issues in the philosophy of religion, especially the question of how to inquire into ‘God’ philosophically. Lectures, seminars and set texts in this course treat a range of Christian and Jewish philosophers from Plato to the Enlightenment.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Students should already have 120 credits. Exceptionally, students with 80 credits will be admitted.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	15:00	15:50	Martin Hall, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will (1) demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the main texts set for tutorials; (2) rehearse principal arguments on the main themes; (3) identify points of agreement and disagreement between philosophers and between their interpreters; (4) identify more general problems in the philosophical treatment of questions about God.