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Reason and Revelation
PostgraduateUND-PHTH60022022
Course information for 2022 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Reason and Revelation
About this subject
This Course begins with philosophical analysis and explanation of concepts of reason, reasoning, and believing and acting upon reasons. The Course then relates reason to revelation (Scripture and Tradition). The relation between the disciplines of philosophy and theology is considered. The philosophy and theology of the human person is introduced. Major ethical claims concerning goodness, moral principles, character and conscience are explained and compared, with in put from both moral philosophy and moral theology - God is discussed, including Christian claims about Trinity, Christ and Sacraments. Finally, the good human life is explored in the context of human nature, society and the Church.
- Philosophical analysis and explanation of concepts of reason, reasoning, and believing and acting upon reasons.
This Course begins with philosophical analysis and explanation of concepts of reason, reasoning, and believing and acting upon reasons. The Course then relates reason to revelation (Scripture and Tradition). The relation between the disciplines of philosophy and theology is considered. The philosophy and theology of the human person is introduced. Major ethical claims concerning goodness, moral principles, character and conscience are explained and compared, with input from both moral philosophy and moral theology - God is discussed, including Christian claims about Trinity, Christ and Sacraments. Finally, the good human life is explored in the context of human nature, society and the Church.
Continuous Assessment (100%)
- Reflective report (30%)
- Minor paper (25%)
- Major Essay (45%)
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The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to delivering an excellent student experience, alongside a high standard of teaching, research, and training. As a leader in ethical education, Notre Dame aims to develop students’ critical reasoning and their ability to make ethical decisions—crucial skills to progressing their careers and leading purposeful lives. At Notre Dame, students navigate their future with an ethical education online.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UND-MTE-GDI-2022 - Graduate Diploma of Mathematics Education
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Diploma of Mathematics Education
PostgraduateUND-MTE-GDI