New Atheism and Critique of Religion

Education facts

Code: RT2213

Critique of religion has a history as long as the religions themselves. There has been continuous tension between those who want to preserve and those who want to change the content, design and practice of religious traditions. Recently, critique of religion has become associated with an increasingly loud group of New Atheists: what distinguishes this group? Which are their arguments and how do they organize and position themselves? In the course we read and analyze leading New Atheist advocates and position them in a wider context of criticism of religion.

Entry requirements

Bachelor'sdegree or University studies equal to a Bachelor'sdegree, including an approved Bachelor thesis of at least 15 credits. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 5/English A from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• New Atheism and Critique of Religion

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 25 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %