Religious Studies

Course summary

1. The study of Philosophy of Religion. Philosophical issues and questions; the nature and influence of religious experience; problems of evil and suffering; religious language; works of scholars; influences of developments in religious beliefs. 2. The study of Religion and Ethics. Significant concepts in issues or debates in religion and ethics; a study of three ethical theories; application of ethical theories to issues of importance; ethical language; deontology, virtue ethics and the works of scholars; medical ethics; beginning and end of life issues. 3. The study of Christianity. Topics are religious beliefs, values, and teachings; sources of wisdom and authority; practices that shape and express religious identity; social and historical developments; works of scholars; religion and society