161-031 Metaphysics and the Nature of God

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161-031 Metaphysics and the Nature of God
Note	This subject is offered in alternate years with 161-030 The Rise of Modern Philosophy.
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	1
Coordinator	Dr Bruce Langtry
Prerequisites	At least one first year single-semester philosophy subject, or permission from the Head of Department or the subject coordinator.
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 the coming year 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 regular participation in tutorials.

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