Philosophy 365, Philosophy of Religion, taught in the Spring Term, is such a course. This is a course designed to improve critical reasoning skills and provide an introduction to formal logic. There will be lectures, discussions, demonstrations of problem-solving techniques, and reading and writing exercises. This course will provide an introduction to a number of philosophical issues. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Freshmen are welcome.
Two five to eight page papers, and a final examination, will be required. An effort will be made to devote approximately one-fourth of class time to discussion. Texts are to be determined. Problems of Religion. This course will principally be devoted to an examination of philosophical issues that arise in connection with the Judeo-Christian religious tradition.