Philosophy of Religion | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

PHI 2103

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Arts)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Philosophy and Development studies

Course Discipline:

Arts

Course Description & Objectives:

The study is directed to issues such as the meaning of religion, the nature and existence of God, the relation between religion and science, religion and ethics, and reason and faith. Other topics include the question of evil, creation, holiness and immortality. Course objective:

To help students develop their own thinking on religion and religious beliefs and to learn to think critically about them.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students should

Have Developed the ability to think critically, objectively and carefully about religious claims and issues
Be familiar with the major issues and arguments in the philosophy of religion.
Have acquired skills of philosophical analysis on religious matters
Have developed writing skills and oral discussion/debate skills on religion