Undergraduate Course: History of Christianity as a World Religion 1A (ECHS08005)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Ecclesiastical History |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive view of the global Christian movement in time and space.
1a. Considers the period from its Middle Eastern and European origins in theological and sociological/political terms to the Inquisition (50.CE to 1500) |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Tutorial readings £5 (TBC) |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| New College | Tutorial | | 2-11 | | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | |
| First Class |
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| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | History of Christianity as a World Religion 1A | 2:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students should gain a comprehensive view of the global Christian movement from its Middle Eastern origins to the Inquisition, presenting and being able to apply a range of historical approaches when they study the growth and diversification of Christianity as a world religion.
Students will acquire a broad understanding of the place of Christianity in world history and be aware of the interactions of Christianity with other world religions. |
Assessment Information
One Essay (20%);
One weblog entry on the course website, together with tutorial presentation (10%) AND weekly comments on the website backed up by participation in the tutorial (10%);
Degree exam (60%).
In order to pass this course, you must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | HCWR1A |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sara Parvis
Tel: (0131 6)50 8907
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Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
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