Philosophy of Religion
Engage with the fundamental philosophical questions raised by religion, such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of faith and reason. This subcategory compares arguments from various theological traditions.
7 courses
Examine the deep connections, conflicts, and synergies between scientific inquiry, philosophical reasoning, and religious belief.
Examine the historical and modern relationship between scientific discovery and religious belief through a foundational philosophical lens.
Explore how human societies construct meaning, rationality, and truth through an anthropological study of magical, scientific, and religious worldviews.
Explore how evolutionary psychology, cognitive science, and anthropology explain the universal human tendency toward spiritual beliefs and religious rituals.
Examine the philosophical foundations of major monotheistic traditions and learn to analyze classical and modern arguments for and against the existence of God.
Explore foundational arguments for and against the existence of God, analyze the problem of evil, and understand modern cognitive perspectives on religious belief.
Examine the intellectual and cognitive foundations of faith, skepticism, and human reason to understand why we believe what we believe.