Undergraduate Course: Death: Perspectives on Thanatology and Eschatology 3/4 (THET10013)
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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The phenomenon of death in modern society from a philosophical and theological perspective. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course a student should have acquired:
(1) A grasp of the fundamental philosophical and theological issues surrounding thanatalogy.
(2) Methodological and critical skills.
(3) Social and interactive skills in communicating and collaborating with others.
(4) A foundation for further study. |
Assessment Information
20% Weekly provision of notes and reporting (un dossier de travail);
20% Essay;
60% Degree Examination. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Keywords | Death |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Michael Purcell
Tel: (0131 6)50 8940
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Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
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