Course Details
Country:
Ireland
Institution:
Dublin City University
Course Title:
Religion: Philosophical and Sociological Approach
Course Number:
RET1040
Course Description:
This module aims to consolidate and expand students’ knowledge and understanding of various theoretical approaches to religion, by providing 1) an introduction to certain sociological approaches to religion, 2) an exploration of important philosophical approaches to religion, and 3) specific, more concentrated, treatment of certain relevant topics (e.g., the critique of ‘natural theology’; the challenge of nihilism; secularization; etc.). In this module, students develop their wider knowledge, and enhance their skills in comprehension, analysis and synthesis. Students are expected to attend lectures and seminars, and to engage with relevant texts.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
RELI 316, RELI 399
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