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Philosophy and Religious StudiesUndergraduate StudiesPhilosophy and Religious Studies offers a range of units that reflect the interests and passions of the staff who teach them. Students may construct a major (seven units with three taken at third year level), or may elect to do single units as electives. We welcome students of all kinds and we would be delighted to hear from you. UNIT DESCRIPTIONSThe first year units are compulsory for all students starting the course. In second and third years students have much more choice in their selection of units. First Year Units
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The Biblical World |
Dr. Rod Blackhirst |
Sem 1 |
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An introduction to the techniques of textual exegesis and criticism through an analytical study of several key texts from the Old and New Testaments. |
2009 |
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Dr. Rod Blackhirst |
Sem 2 |
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An introduction to Islam as a religious, political and social system with an emphasis on its common ground with the Judaeo-Christian tradition. Islamic-Western tensions and interactions from the Middle Ages to the present day. |
2009 |
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Assoc. Prof. Harry Oldmeadow |
Sem 2
2009
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Problems of definition; the "proofs" of God's existence and the problem of evil; morality, science and religion; myths and symbols as religious categories; traditional & modern cosmologies; feminism, postmodernism & theology. |
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Traditional Cosmologies |
Dr. Rod Blackhirst |
2010 |
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An exploration of the principles and symbolism underlying a range of traditional cosmological systems. |
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Assoc. Prof. Harry Oldmeadow |
2010 |
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A study of some of the central intellectual/philosophical influences on modernity, including the work of Marx, Darwin, Kierkegaard, Freud, Simone Weil and René Guénon. |
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Assoc. Prof. Harry Oldmeadow |
2010 |
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Introduction to the central religious/philosophical ideas and principles of the Eastern traditions, particularly Hinduism & Buddhism. |