Assessment

Essay 40%, final 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. Describe the nature of philosophy, its goals and methodology.
• — 2. Analyse the differences between philosophy and other related disciplines.
• — 3. Outline the core theories, concepts, and methods of a range of philosophical schools of thought.
• — 4. Reflect upon the relationship between philosophy and Christianity.
• — 5. Examine 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. Enhance their writing skills by completing an academic essay and an examination.