Overview (Undergraduate courses)

Credit Hours - 3

The course introduces students to the issues of definition of theology; tasks and sources of theology; and some methodological issues in theological interpretation. The course further surveys some main branches of theology such as dogmatic theology, systematic theology, biblical theology, theology proper, and contemporary theology. The course also introduces students to some contemporary concerns in theological engagements and to African theology – its tasks, sources, and types.

Credit Hours - 3

This is an introductory course in ethics, a branch of philosophy, which deals with the morality of human actions and how it provides a platform for the determination of human actions that are right from those that are wrong.  It also discusses in detail the general meaning of ethics, the analysis, and the study of various terms in relation to ethics such as morality, moral/non-moral, moral/amoral, moral/immoral. It will also examine the various ethical theories both classical and contemporary, as well as the main features and relationship among Christian Ethics, Islamic Ethics, and African Indigenous Ethics. As the course progresses, there will be a series of class discussions in relation to some contemporary moral and ethical teachings on abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, divorce, etc.     

Credit Hours - 3

Religion is perhaps one of the most widespread and familiar of human behaviours. For as long as humans have been recognizably human, they have been religious. Religious claims are of particular interest to philosophers because they raise so many important metaphysical issues. That is, religious claims often make assertions about the ultimate nature of reality, the existence of souls, an afterlife, and most importantly, the existence of a God or gods. Part of the reason people have such a strong interest in religion is because of the implications religious claims would have on our lives if they were true. We will consider some of the most influential and recent arguments that have been given for the existence of an all-powerful, all knowing, all good, personal, and singular God. We will consider different epistemological approaches to religious belief, arguments for and against the existence of God, the problem of evil, miracles, religion, and rationality, and so on.

Credit Hours - 3

The course introduces students to the academic study of religions.  The academic study of religions (Religious Studies) is a specific disciplinary area that studies religion as a science. It includes definitions, methods, especially the scientific/phenomenological approach, theories, and origins of Religion. It also examines dimensions and characteristics of religion, e.g., religious experience and its expressions, social, ethical, doctrinal, etc. dimensions of religion. Examples will be drawn from African/Ghanaian contexts, reflecting the pluralistic nature of religion.