The Philosophy of Religion

Bowers Bible Institute  @ 2014 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 The Philosophy of Religion  (16 Lectures)  A study of the various religious philosophies

COURSE RATIONALE

This course is designed to provide the student with a foundational understanding of the philosophy of religion. This understanding will provide the basis for accurate biblical teaching and preaching of the Scriptures.  It will also provide the contextual grounding needed  for further biblical studies related to the theology of the Old and New Testaments of Scripture.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course:

1. The student will understand the nature of religion and philosophy.

2. The student will be familiar with the philosophical views adopted in the study of religion. 

3.  The student will understand the need for the biblical student to  address the philosophy  of religion with knowledge. 

 

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

Instruction methods will include online lectures and assigned bible readings.

Student achievement will be evaluated by a multiple choice exam at the end of the course. 

COURSE OUTLINE

Lecture 1 Overview and Definitions Lecture 9 Arguments for God-The Moral Argument Lecture 2 Course Topics Lecture 10 Arguments for God-The Cosmological Argument Lecture 3 Religious Experience Lecture 11 Arguments for God-The Argument from Evil Lecture 4 Religious Experience Lecture 12 Arguments for God-The Argument from Evil Lecture 5 Religious Experience Lecture 13 Miracles Lecture 6  Reason and God Lecture 14 Prophecy Lecture 7 Reason and God Lecture 15 Religious Language Lecture 8 Arguments for God-The Teleological Argument Lecture 16 Conclusions