Is PHI212 hard at UB?

Based on 3 student ratings, PHI212 is demanding (difficulty 67/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (50/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

How many hours per week is PHI212?

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

What is the grading like in PHI212?

Grade accessibility for PHI212 is rated 50/100. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Is attendance mandatory for PHI212?

Attendance importance is rated 0/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

What type of assignments does PHI212 have?

PHI212 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: tough grader, clear grading criteria. Its difficulty score is 67/100, which reads as demanding.

PHI 2123 credits

PHI 212: Introduction to Philosophy of Religion

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From the catalog: In this course, we will survey several issues in philosophy of religion: arguments for the existence of God, concepts of God/the divine, divine attributes, language about God/the divine, the problem of evil, the nature of religious belief, evidence for religion, miracles, the relationship between science and religion, and the status of religious experience. Primarily we will focus on the religious beliefs and traditions of the five major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism), but we will occasionally make forays into other religious traditions as well. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required. One textbook is required. Coursework will include: readings from classic and contemporary articles on philosophy of religion, open-book/take-home reading quizzes, an essay (approx. 1,400 words), a midterm exam, and a final exam.
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Department: Philosophy

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Professors who have taught PHI 212

Dave Hershenov
James Beebe
Randall Dipert

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