Christianity and Philosophy
PHIL 261
Fall 2010
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| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
In this course we will examine a number of different ways in which Christianity and philosophy have crossed paths. After introductions to Christianity and philosophy in late antiquity, we will look at early Christian discussions of whether Christians could also practice philosophy and both early and recent apologetics and anti-apologetics, in which the merits of the Christian faith are disputed. We will then spend a substantial portion of the semester looking at ways that Christian doctrine was synthesized, first with Platonic philosophy and then with Aristotelian philosophy. Finally, we will look at the role religious belief played in the emergence of early modern science and at the dialogue between faith and science that has resulted. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-Phil/Reli)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings from classical, medieval, modern and contemporary Christian philosophical writers, in addition to Biblical texts. Writers used in this course have included Ignatius of Antioch, Irenaeus, Origen, Gregory of Nyssa, Evagrius the Solitary, Augustine, Abelard, Anselm, Aquinas, Paley, Hume, Newton, Kierkegaard, Theophan the Recluse, Mackie, Plantinga, Russell, Lewis, and McGrath.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three take-home exams or papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students are expected to attend and participate in class discussions, and will be called upon to summarize and/or present discussion questions for the readings. A previous course in philosophy is highly recommended before taking this course. |
| Instructor(s): Horst,Steven W. Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK305; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 12 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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