Module Level
7
ECTS
5
Related Department
Philosophy
Assessment
Essay 40%, exam 60%
Module Aims
The aims and objectives of this module are:
- To introduce students to the nature of philosophy, its goals and methodology.
- To facilitate students to differentiate philosophy from other related disciplines.
- To provide an overview of core theories, concepts, and methods of a range of philosophical schools of thought.
- To explore the relationship between philosophy and Christianity.
- To support students to reflect upon the ways in which philosophy and Christianity have influenced each other.
- To develop the students’ analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- To foster the development of students’ writing skills by means of an academic essay and written examination.
Learning Outcomes
- — 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of philosophy, its goals and methodology.
- — 2. Explain the differences between philosophy and other related disciplines.
- — 3. Describe the core theories, concepts, and methods of a range of philosophical schools of thought.
- — 4. Examine the relationship between philosophy and Christianity.
- — 5. Explore the ways in which philosophy and Christianity have influenced each other.
- — 6. Apply their analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to a range of philosophers and philosophical theories.
- — 7. Demonstrate and develop their writing skills by completing an academic essay and an examination.