Philosophy of Religion

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An investigation of the characteristics and significance of the nature of man and his religious experiences. Consideration will be given to the evidences for and nature of theism, the major challenges to the Christian faith, the persistent problems of naturalism versus supernaturalism, and the existence of the non-Christian religions and of evil in God's world. Religious languages, paradox, mysticism, redemptive love, moral freedom versus determinism, the miraculous, and death and the future life will be treated. (Doctrinal)