REL 216: Faith and Doubt

Goal: Goal : To introduce students to the philosophical issues raised by faith and doubt concerning “the Divine,” including the nature of religious language and institutions and the impact such faith and doubt has on views of reality and ethics.
Content: Faith in some conception of a “Divinity” is still an important component of human societies, in spite of increasing attacks against faith and in favor of doubt. These debates about faith and doubt employ interesting philosophical arguments and have important philosophical, social, and political ramifications. Students will engage texts that argue for and against the rationality of belief in divinity, the importance of faith and doubt on views of social and ethical life, and differing views of reality connected with faith and doubt.
Gen. Ed. Category: Exploring; Individuals & Communities; (HUM).
Cross-Listed as: PHI 216.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate