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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2006/2007
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History of Science and Religion in the Christian Tradition (P00860)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00860 This course aims to provide a broad overview of some of the most salient developments in the history of the relations between science and religion. It is offered as an option within the MTh (Theology in History) programme, but is also available to other MTh/MSc programmes in the School of Divinity and more widely in the College of Humanities and Social Science. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : There are no formal prerequisites beyond admission to a Masters degree programme Subject AreasHome subject areaDelivery Information? Normal year taken : Postgraduate ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Although necessarily highly selective in its coverage, the selection of topics is intended to reflect the major periods in the history of science, and those points where there is most to learn about relations between scientific thinking and Christian theology.
Assessment Information
One 3000 word essay to be submitted. Students should write an essay on one of the seminar themes.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms Lynn Robertson Course Organiser Prof David Fergusson School Website : http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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