Epistemology of Religious Claims: Fact, Myth, and Dogma
Intensive philosophical study of knowledge as it relates to biblical truth claims
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
An intensive philosophical study of knowledge (epistemology) as it relates to biblical "truth." Examines the nature of historical evidence, the philosophical distinction between literary and historical truth, and the construction of religious dogma.
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Knowledge Theory: Study epistemology applied to religious claims
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Truth Categories: Distinguish historical, literary, theological truth
FAQs
The branch of philosophy studying the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge – how we know what we claim to know.
Some aspects (historical events) can be investigated empirically, while transcendent claims (God's nature) rely on different forms of evidence and reasoning.
Myth conveys deep truth through symbolic narrative, not necessarily literal fact. Falsehood is intentional deception. Much biblical material may be mythic (in this technical sense) rather than strictly historical.
What is in this course?
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Duration : 1 Days
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Class Start Date : 2026-02-01
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Epistemological Analysis : Master philosophical evaluation of knowledge claims
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Truth Theory : Develop understanding of different truth categories in religion
