Course Details
Course Code: RELS411 Course ID: 3645 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course is a study of the set of philosophical ideals that emphasizes the existence of the human being, the lack of meaning and purpose in life, and the solitude of human existence. The course will cover the existentialist philosophy and its leading historical proponents.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 03/29/21 - 09/03/21 | 09/06/21 - 10/31/21 | Summer 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the complexity in Existentialism as a philosophy;
- Relate the concepts of Existentialist thought to religious and theological contexts;
- Identify key figures in the Existentialist stream of thought; and
- Recognize some areas of difficulty in reconciling Existentialism with religion in general, as well as with some particular religions.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 40.00 % |
| Week 1 - Forum 1 | 5.00 % |
| Week 2 - Forum 2 | 5.00 % |
| Week 3 - Forum 3 | 5.00 % |
| Week 4 - Forum 4 | 5.00 % |
| Week 5 - Forum 5 | 5.00 % |
| Week 6 - Forum 6 | 5.00 % |
| Week 7 - Forum 7 | 5.00 % |
| Week 8 - Forum 8 | 5.00 % |
| Assignments | 35.00 % |
| Week 3 - Academic Reflection | 11.67 % |
| Week 5 - Academic Reflection | 11.67 % |
| Week 7 - Concept Mapping | 11.67 % |
| Summative Self-Evaluation & Reflection | 25.00 % |
| Week 8 - Summative Self-Evaluation | 25.00 % |
| Unassigned | 0.00 % |
| Week 8 - Summative Self-Evaluation & Reflection | 0.00 % |
Software Requirements
Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Adobe Acrobat Reader (Click here for free download)
| Book Title: | Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction - e-book available online, please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | 9780192804280 |
| Publication Info: | Oxford University Press |
| Author: | Flynn |
| Unit Cost: | $9.61 |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve.* |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |