Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Topics in Philosophy of Religion
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Philosophy
Module Code	08 26825
Module Lead	Nikk Effingham
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-8 hours Guided independent study-172 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Philosophy of religion is the rigorous philosophical study of religious beliefs, doctrines and arguments. The questions we will discuss in this module include, but are not limited to, the following: Was the universe created by God? Can we prove the existence of God? Can we disprove the existence of God? Is God's foreknowledge compatible with human freedom? Is there a fundamental conflict between religion and science? If God is omnipotent and morally perfect, why are there so many evils in this world? Is there life after death? Is it rational to believe in God without evidence?
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and conceptual foundations of the philosophy of religion Identify and describe major theistic and atheistic arguments Demonstrate knowledge of important doctrines and theories in the philosophy of religion Demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts in metaphysics and epistemology Think critically, write clearly, and read philosophical texts with great care
Assessment	26825-11 : 2000 word Essay 1 : Coursework (50%) 26825-12 : 2000 word Essay 2 : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Two x 2,000 word essays (50% each) Method of Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component, if this results in failure of the module as a whole.
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