PHI 169 - Philosophy of Religion

3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

This course will cover six major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Taoism, and Islam. We will deal with these religions historically, critically and comparatively. Constant reference will be made to comparable and contrasting aspects of each of these religions. A main theme of the course will be to examine the mystical core of each of the religions. Additionally, we will explore the meaning and nature of religious experience. Basic concepts in religious thought will be addressed such as faith, salvation, God, grace, miracles, life after death, and healing. We will not deal with institutional doctrine or customs but with the ideas, experiences, and meaning of religious life itself. The focus will be the nature of religious experience especially our own.
Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing
General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)

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PHI 169 - Philosophy of Religion