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Postgraduate UND-PHTH6002-2022
Reason and Revelation
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
QS RANKING 2022
N/A
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
N/A
Subject details
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.
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- Philosophical analysis and explanation of concepts of reason, reasoning, and believing and acting upon reasons.
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UND-MTE-GDI-2022
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
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%%)