Faith and Reason (Distance Learning 40c)

Code School Level Credits Semesters
THEO4137 Philosophy 4 40 Full Year UK
Code
THEO4137
School
Philosophy
Level
4
Credits
40
Semesters
Full Year UK

Summary

The module includes contributions from all the Department's specialists in systematic and philosophical theology. Students will gain an understanding of the blending of faith and reason in patristic and high medieval theology, the separation of faith and reason in modernity, the nature of theology in relation to other disciplines, and the varieties of reason at play in contemporary theological, philosophical and cultural debates.

Target Students

Only available to postgraduate students in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies

Classes

Printed study pack with primary and secondary sources and questions for consideration;Contact with the module tutor by email, webct, Skype, or letter on points of interest and questions requiring further clarification or explanation;Recorded interviews provided through webct;Online discussion with the module tutor and fellow students;Lectures at the annual Spring Seminar.

Assessment

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

This module has three aims. First, it seeks to consolidate the material covered by students thus far in their studies and focus their attention on a core issue in systematic and philosophical theology: the relationship between faith and reason, and between philosophy and theology. Secondly, the module seeks to enhance students’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the latest research in this area, particularly through an exposure to the research conducted by the Department’s numerous systematic theologians. Finally, the module seeks to provide students with confidence in handling the latest publications in order to enhance their critical and analytical skills ahead of tackling a research dissertation.

Learning Outcomes

Conveners

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