? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : DIV-3-BARTH

Analysis of themes in the theology of Karl Barth through interactions with the history of theology and contemporary theological practices.

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Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 25/09/2006 14:00 17:00

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 14:00 17:00 Central

- expound, explore and critically discuss the theology of the twentieth century's most influential theologian.
- understand the nineteenth century Liberal background to Barth's thought.
- interact with the vast material of Barth's commentators.
- reflect on the theological themes studied.
- appreciate the possible relevance of Barth-study for contemporary ecclesiastical life and thought.

10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Lynn Robertson
Tel : (0131 6)50 8921
Email : Lynn.Robertson@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr John McDowell
Tel : (0131 6)50 7912
Email : j.mcdowell@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/