RLT2470

The Religious Quest: Judaism, Christianity and Islam (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Constant Mews

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to demonstrate familiarity with: 1. The major texts which constitute sources for the historical study of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. 2. Some of the problems of interpretation identified and debated by historians of religion. 3. Reference materials available as sources for the study, engaging in as extensive a reading program as possible. 4. The answers given by the religions concerned to perennial questions about such matters as the existence of God or gods, the sequel to death, the problem of suffering, and the ultimate authority for moral statements.

Assessment: Precis exercise (500 words): 15% + Tutorial presentation and handout (500 words): 15% + Research essay (2000 words): 40% + Examination (1.5 hours): 30%

Contact Hours: 2.5 hours (1 x 1.5 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prohibitions: HSY2470, HSY3470, RLT3470