PHIL 1726 Exploring the Mystery of God: A Philosophical Perspective

Name: Exploring the Mystery of God: A Philosophical Perspective
Rating: 4.34 (50 reviews)

This is an Enduring Question course and is open to FRESHMEN only. You must take both PHIL1726 and THEO1726. What is the relationship between human beings and God? These paired courses explore conceptions of the divine that have been a fundamental part of Western civilization as well as the relationships that human beings have with the divine. The Philosophy course will examine how the Greeks viewed their gods in their literature and philosophy. The Theology course will explore various perspectives on God in ancient, medieval, and contemporary theological writings. There will be many intersections and divergences on the divine between the two courses.

Course overview

Department: Philosophy
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Periodically in the Fall

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Philosophy

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Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Philosophy (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

4.34 / 5

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Timothy Muldoon
Fall 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.80/5
Deborah Dechiara-Quenzer
Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.43/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Timothy Muldoon · Stokes Hall 103S MWF 09:00AM-09:50AM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Timothy Muldoon · Stokes Hall 107S M 06:00PM-07:50PM · Offered