Creeds, Councils and Controversies: Reformation and Modern (P00531)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00531

The aim of the course is to enable students to understand and reflect critically upon the historical contexts in which theology has been developed and assailed, c 1500-2000. The course therefore explores major challenges to faith that have shaped theology in the period, namely confessional divisions of the Reformation era; the development of biblical criticism; the rise of modern science; the spread in the West of industrial society, secularism, Christian pluralism; the globalisation and diversification of Christianity via the overseas mission movement; Nazi ideology.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Ecclesiastical History, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2007	09:00	10:50

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to show:
understanmding of the historical origins and theological and ecclesiastical significance of texts such as the Ausburg Confession, Rerum Novarum and the Barmen Declaration;
ability to analyse and assess the major factors;
a critical awareness of the role of selected important individuals in the course and resolution of major controversies;
competence in assessing primary texts, theologically and historically;
good skills in oral and written discussion of the material.