Course Overview

  • Synopsis

    This course explores central topics in the philosophy of religion, covering arguments for God’s existence, religious experience, the problem of evil, and miracles. Students will critically engage with key philosophical debates, enhancing their reasoning skills and understanding of complex religious and metaphysical issues.

  • Aims

    The course aims to introduce key concepts and debates in the philosophy of religion, develop critical reasoning skills, and explore major theistic arguments such as the cosmological, design, and ontological. Students will examine religious experience, miracles, the problem of evil, and analyse the relationship between religious language and morality.

  • Entry Requirements

    This course is intended for all students of knowledge who possess a basic grounding in ʿAqīdah (beliefs).

Course Structure

Study Mode Online
Course Duration 12 Lessons
Start Date 1 October 2024
End Date 17 December 2024
Day Tuesdays
Time 11:30 - 13:00 | Calgary
13:30 - 15:00 | New York
18:30 - 20:00 | London (GMT)*
21:30 - 23:00 | Dubai
23:00 - 00:30 | Mumbai
01:30 - 03:00 | Singapore

*Lessons 1 & 2 will take place at 19:00 due to Maghrib prayer. 
Cost Free 
Instructor Ustadh Jamie B. Turner
Textbook
 In-house resources will be shared

All lesson recordings available on-demand!

This 12 lesson course is designed to introduce students to contemporary philosophy of religion in a manner that is accessible, interactive, and intellectually stimulating. It will explore key topics, including the concept of God, miracles, religious experience, and prominent theistic arguments, such as the cosmological, teleological, and ontological arguments. Through this course, students will have the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking abilities, engaging with philosophical ideas and arguments from a range of perspectives. Whether you are new to philosophy or looking to deepen your understanding, this course offers an enriching exploration of the fundamental issues that influence our worldview, fostering a nuanced engagement with the intersection of philosophy and religious thought.

Topics Covered
Lesson 1 Thinking Tools in Philosophy of Religion
Lesson 2 The Nature of God
Lesson 3 Philosophy and Religious Belief
Lesson 4 Cosmological Arguments
Lesson 5 Design Arguments
Lesson 6
 Ontological Arguments
Lesson 7
 Religious Experience
Lesson 8
 The Problem of Evil and Hiddenness
Lesson 9 Miracles
Lesson 10 Religious Language
Lesson 11 God and Morality
Lesson 12 Life After Death


Learning Outcomes

Learn traditional Islamic knowledge in a thorough, practical and transforming way

  • Deeper understanding of key philosophical concepts, arguments, and ideas concerning religion.

  • Develop the critical skills necessary to tackle pertinent philosophical problems related to religious belief and be better equipped to addressing them.

  • Evaluate the philosophical implications of religious experience and miracles.

  • Demonstrate understanding of religious language and its connection to morality and theology.

  • Apply logical reasoning to examine diverse philosophical and religious perspectives.

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Ustadh Jamie B. Turner

Senior Instructor

Jamie B. Turner is a doctoral researcher at the Centre for Philosophy of Religion, University of Birmingham. His doctoral research focuses on the medieval Muslim theologian Ibn Taymiyya and his model of natural theology. Jamie’s broader interests are in the philosophy of religion, religious epistemology, and Islamic theology. He has published numerous scholarly articles and book chapters including, “An Islamic Account of Reformed Epistemology” (2021), “Ibn Taymiyya on theistic signs and knowledge of God” (2021), and “Islamic Religious Epistemology” (with Enis Doko) in the forthcoming Cambridge Handbook of Religious Epistemology (2023).
Ustadh Jamie B. Turner

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FAQs

  • How long is this course?

    This course is based on 12 lessons (1 hour 30 mins each).

  • What do I need to access this course?

    All you need is a reliable internet connection and access to a personal computer, tablet or phone – our online courses are responsive and designed to work across all platforms. We also recommend that you study the courses somewhere quiet so that you can concentrate and get the most out of the rich, helpful information they contain.

  • Do I require additional resources?

    No. Various course material will be shared during the course.

  • Will there be recording available if I miss a class?

    Yes. Recordings of each lesson will be posted within a day. All recordings will remain accessible for the academic year.

  • Why is there a £10 admin fee?

    We're able to offer our courses free of charge (rather than pay £££) as they are largely funded through sponsors and student donations. The inclusion of the small nominal admin fee helps us to counter bots and spam. We do however encourage students to support our cause by becoming a monthly supporter: https://lote.org.uk/donate (UK) https://lote.org.uk/donate-international (Non-UK)

  • Will I get a qualification or ijazah?

    If you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.

  • I'm not in the UK, does that matter?

    No, absolutely not – in fact that’s one of the main reasons we developed our online courses, so that more people from around the world could benefit from our training.

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