Philosophy of religion

Academic year: 2009-2010 Course code module FLWFM00800 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) Walter Van Herck Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties None different from the general prerequisites required for entering MA in Philosophy. *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) To gain knowledge of - and insight into - the relevance of philosophical and anthropological theories of myth, ritual and their interrelation. 3. Course content The content of this course is changed annually. 2008-2009: Due to a shift in humanities from a substantial to a functional definition of religion is becomes ever more difficult to grasp the concept of religion. Returning to basic categories as myth and ritual allows us to make the blurred concept of religion more precise. Discussion of debates on myth, ritual and their interrelation. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Written assignment: With oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Texts discussed during class will be made available in pdf-format via Blackboard. 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 17/12/2009 10:56 walter.vanherck