Philosophy & Religious Studies

In this course, Dr Ulrich Schmiedel (University of Edinburgh) explores Christian moral principles, and the engagement between religion and politics. In the first module, we examine the role of religion in the public sphere and responses to the...

In this course Adrian Moore (University of Oxford) explores the infinite in metaphysics and theology, through a historical approach. In the first module we think about what we mean by the infinite. After that, we explore the Ancient Greeks and...

In this course, Dr Sarah Lane Ritchie (University of Edinburgh) explores knowledge of God and divine action. In the first module, we critically examine traditional sources of knowledge of God in light of modern science and sociology. In the...

In this course Professor Victor Tadros (University of Warwick) explores the ethics of war. In the first module, we examine the goals of war and evaluate how difficult such goals are to justify. In the second module, we look at the principles of...

In this course, Professor Paul Noordhof (University of York) explores materialism. In the first module, we introduce materialism by explaining matter and the meaning of composition. In the second module, we examine various arguments for...

In this course, Professor Harold Noonan (University of Nottingham) explores theories and debates concerning personal identity. In the first module we introduce the problem of personal identity, beginning with John Locke. In the second module, we...

In this course, Professor Tim Gorringe (University of Exeter) explores Marx and liberation theology. In the first module, we explore the roots and varieties of Marxisms and liberation theologies. In the second module, we examine the significance...

In this course Dr Ali Bonner (University of Cambridge) looks at the life and works of Pelagius, with special reference to his views on free will. In the first module we introduce Pelagius by examining who he was and what we know about him, and...

In this course, Dr James Carleton Paget (University of Cambridge) explores a variety of ways of interpreting scripture and a brief history of biblical exegesis. In the first module, we introduce the foundations underpinning the notion of scripture...

In this course, Dr Rebekah Dyer (University of St Andrews) explores debates around anthropomorphic and gender specific language about God. In the first module we focus on anthropomorphic language in the Bible and the Christian tradition, and how...

In this course, Professor Simon Oliver (Durham University) explores natural law theory. In the first module, we examine the role of teleology in the natural law tradition. In the second module, we look more closely at goal orientation in nature...

In this course Dr Sarah Lane Ritchie (University of Edinburgh) explores the relationship between science and religion, and looks at some specific areas of debate in these fields. In the first module, we examine different views on the relationship...

In this course, Professor Lewis Ayres (University of Durham) explores some of the major themes in Catholic thought. In the first module, we consider changes in Catholic doctrine following the publication of four documents of the Second Vatican...

In this course, Dr James Carleton Paget (University of Cambridge) discusses the birth narratives of Jesus in the accounts of Matthew and Luke. In the first lecture, we provide a summary of the birth stories presented in Matthew and Luke, and...