PHIL 245 Reasons for Faith: Engaging the Question, "Why be a Christian?"
Students examine some major reasons for believing in the Christian faith from a philosophical perspective. In part 1, students consider at the overall issue of faith and philosophical reason and arguments for and against the existence of God. In part II, they analyze some major doctrines of the Christian faith often considered problematic, such as the doctrine of the Incarnation, Hell, and Atonement. In Part III, students evaluate specific reasons that have been offered for and against being a Christian. This course will be particularly helpful for those struggling with Christian belief or engaging with non-Christians.
Offered
Fall semester, odd years