RELG 336 - Seminar: Medieval Philosophy of Religion

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, WR

The medieval period fostered the collaborative pursuit of philosophical methods and theological questions, depending heavily on earlier neo-Platonic and Aristotelian thought. This seminar will explore medieval considerations of the nature and existence of God, creation, knowledge of God, providence and free will. Readings will be drawn from Plotinus, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, Anselm of Canterbury, al-Ghazali, Moses Maimonides, Thomas Aquinas, and John Duns Scotus. Enrollment limit: 15.
Instructor: C. Barnes