The Good Life: Theology, Philosophy and Human Flourishing

Education facts

Code: RT2329

This course examines the relationship between Christian theology and philosophy by focussing on the question of the good life. What is the good life, for humans as well as other creatures? How does Christian belief and practice impact an understanding of the good life? The course will consider the idea of the good life from historical and contemporary perspectives, with emphasis on the intersection of faith and reason. In particular, it will train students to navigate interdisciplinary questions as the course moves between general themes – happiness, the good, flourishing – and texts addressing specific traditions of formation rooted in religious ways of life.

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor or completed courses of at least 180 credits at first cycle level, of which at least 90 credits with progression in some main field of study where it is included a bachelor's thesis of at least 15 credits. Qualified are also those that have equivalent foreign education or that have equivalent prior knowledge according to earlier study regulation. Furthermore, knowledge corresponding to English A/English 5 is required.

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.

• The Good Life: Theology, Philosophy and Human Flourishing

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 25 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %