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PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY

Module code: PY409
Credits: 10
Semester: 2
Department: THEOLOGY
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	Overview
	This module is comprised of two components. The first foundational aspect of the module treats philosophical theology from the point of view of an analogical metaphysics of creation. In do, it elaborates the distinctive understanding of the Catholic understanding of the God/world relation grounded in the freedom of God�s love and the correlative understanding of being-as-gift. This view is presented in contradistinction to the two major metaphysical presentations of the God/world relation in the history of Western philosophy: pantheism and theopanism. In arguing against the latter, the Catholic view of nature/grace will be explicated. The second, component of the module consist in an exploration of modern atheistic thinkers who challenge and deny the above view. Figures treated include: Comte, Feuerbach, Nietzsche (and Dostoevsky). Indicative Syllabus: � Introduction to the major metaphysical positions in Philosophical Theology. � Catholic analogical philosophy of God � Pantheism/theopanism � Nature/Grace � Modern atheistic movements and figures

Overview

This module is comprised of two components. The first foundational aspect of the module treats philosophical theology from the point of view of an analogical metaphysics of creation. In do, it elaborates the distinctive understanding of the Catholic understanding of the God/world relation grounded in the freedom of God�s love and the correlative understanding of being-as-gift. This view is presented in contradistinction to the two major metaphysical presentations of the God/world relation in the history of Western philosophy: pantheism and theopanism. In arguing against the latter, the Catholic view of nature/grace will be explicated. The second, component of the module consist in an exploration of modern atheistic thinkers who challenge and deny the above view. Figures treated include: Comte, Feuerbach, Nietzsche (and Dostoevsky).

Indicative Syllabus:
� Introduction to the major metaphysical positions in Philosophical Theology.
� Catholic analogical philosophy of God
� Pantheism/theopanism
� Nature/Grace
� Modern atheistic movements and figures

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental traits of an analogical metaphysics of creation. Be able to understand and recognise the conceptual differences between pantheism and theopanism in relation to an analogical understanding of the God/world relation. Recognise the crucial connection between nature/grace in the Catholic metaphysical understanding of God/world relation. Be able explain and identify major modern atheistic challenges to the analogical approach in the figures of Comte, Feuerbach, Nietzsche. Ability to take a critical stance towards the texts read as well as the figures treated.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

	Additional Reading
	*Course Texts:* Jean Daniélou, God and the Ways of Knowing, trans. Walter Roberts (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2003) Henri de Lubac, The Drama of Atheist Humanism, (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1995) *It is expected that the student purchase a copy of Lubac’s text. Selections of the Daniélou reading will be put up on Moodle.

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