Burley, M orcid.org/0000-0002-7446-3564 (2015) How to Teach Philosophy of Religion. Teaching Philosophy, 38 (4). pp. 427-449. ISSN 0145-5788
Abstract
Philosophy of religion is a popular area of study with a lot of underexplored potential. For many students, as well as members of the public, it is the area of philosophy that deals most explicitly with the “big questions” that engage them directly. But a preoccupation with overly technical argumentation and decontextualized examples of religious beliefs can be off-putting. In this article, I discuss broader and narrower visions of philosophy of religion, outlining what needs to be included in any introductory course while also exploring ways of diversifying the syllabus and deepening approaches to existing topics for more advanced-level students. Without overlooking the risks of spreading the content too thinly, I highlight how increased interdisciplinarity and greater cross-cultural awareness can enliven the subject.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (Leeds) > Theology and Religious Studies (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2015 10:30 |
Last Modified: | 10 Apr 2019 14:11 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Philosophy Documentation Center |
Identification Number: | 10.5840/teachphil2015112541 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:90592 |