PHIL 3620

An examination of how religious beliefs are justified, particularly those concerning the existence of a Judaic-Christian God, the nature of such a god, and the status of faith. Other topics may include: language and metaphor; post-modernist views; rational and nonrational approaches to religion; epistemic differences between western and eastern philosophies and religions; mysticism; and death. Cross-listed with Religious Studies 3620. Lectures: Three hours a week