Syllabus: God and the Evidence: Philosophical Arguments For and Against the Existence of God

God and the Evidence: Philosophical Arguments For and Against the Existence of God

Code: GFI37Z
Points: 7.5 Credits
Level: First Cycle
School: School of Culture and Society
Subject field: Philosophy (FIA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study: No main field of study¹
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study: ¹GXX
Approved: Approved, 07 December 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 07 December 2023.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• account for philosophical historical and contemporary philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God

• analyze the various arguments for and against God‘s existence based on argumentation theory and basic concepts in semantics

• problematize and critically discuss arguments for and against the existence of God in relation to relevant philosophical concepts such as validity, sustainability and reasonableness

Course Content

Assessment

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.

Grades are reported as follows:

God and the Evidence: Philosophical Arguments for and Against the Existence of God - 7.5 Credits | U–G

Prerequisites

General entry requirements

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.