Undergraduate Course: Formal Issues in Philosophy of Religion (PHIL10104)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Philosophy |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will offer detailed seminars on key formal presentations and treatments of classic philosophical arguments in the philosophy of religion. No background in philosophy of religion or theology will be required, only introductory level training in formal logic will be assumed, and the course is intended to be accessible to students with a wide range of philosophical interests and aptitudes. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 University level philosophy courses at the grade B level (or above). |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| In taking this course, students should be equipped to explore, discuss and analyse formal philosophical issues in philosophy of religion, and acquire confidence in dealing with concepts and arguments in this field. |
Assessment Information
1. a short presentation (10%)
2. one short (approx. 1500 word) essay (35%) due roughly half way through the semester
3. a final long (approx. 3000 word) essay (55%) due before the end of the semester
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alasdair Richmond
Tel: (0131 6)50 3656
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Course secretary | Miss Susan Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 3733
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