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161-031 Metaphysics and the Nature of God | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-243/343. Students who have completed 161-243/343 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is offered in alternate years with 161-030 Modern Philosophy. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Bruce Langtry |
Prerequisites | One First Year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any Second/Third Year subjects, should consult the Head of Department. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject explores contemporary metaphysics and its bearing on the nature of God. The focus for 2000 will be on the philosophy of Christianity. Issues discussed will include divine attributes such as love, justice, mercy, incarnation and trinity, and features of the divine-human relationship such as atonement, justification and prayer. On completion of this subject students should show an understanding of the issues raised in classes, and have developed skill in philosophical reasoning concerning those issues. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 4000 words and participation in tutorials. |
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