Postgraduate Course: Theology and the Global Economy (THET11003)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course will identify theological issues arising from the development of the global economy. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
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 | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course participants should be able to do the following:
Understand the historical development and contemporary spread of globalization
Grasp the concept of the global economy
Be aware of the implications of the global economy for societies and the churches within them
Be able to identify the theological implications of the nature and impact of globalization.
Appreciate the ideological dimensions of the advocacy of globalization by transnational institutions. |
Assessment Information
| Assessment will be by 3,000 word essay. The title and outline of the essay are to be agreed with the course manager. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Michael Northcott
Tel: (0131 6)50 8947
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Course secretary | Ms Paula Kruyff
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
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