PHIL 357

PHIL 357: Philosophy of Religion
Instructor: Jack Zupko

Course Description:

In this course, we look at the application of reason to religious questions such as the existence of God, the divine attributes, the problem of evil, religion and science, and the relationship of faith to reason. We will pay special attention to the concept of God, asking ourselves what meaning(s) should be attached to the various ways we have of thinking and speaking about God. Is it possible for human beings to know God? What evidential value should be attached to scriptural authority and religious or mystical experience? When (if at all) should reason and ordinary considerations of evidence be rejected as inappropriate?