Postgraduate Course: The Practice of Field-Work in the Study of Religion (REST11020)
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 | Religious Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Some understanding of theoretical, ethical and practical aspects of field work is essential for students engaging in research with people. Given that a focus on religion is common to all students in Divinity, and that research in this area faces some very particular issues, this course will enable post-graduate students from Religious Studies Practical Theology, and World Christianity to gain the necessary competence and confidence. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | This is a graduate-level course. Please confirm subject prerequisites with the Course Manager. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students should have:
1. A critical understanding of the contribution of field work to the study of religions.
2. The ability to identify, carry out and evaluate practical research in Edinburgh related to the broad field of religion, using anthropological approaches, presented in a 4000 word essay and two field-work reports.
3. The capacity to translate this training to their doctoral or dissertation work.
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Assessment Information
a) 1 short individual research exercise silently observing a place of religious practice in Edinburgh: with 750 word report - formative assessment only.
b) 1 joint research exercise (maximum of 4 students working together) on one group in Edinburgh (place of worship/religious linked charity/faith-linked housing, etc) related to the practice of religion, including observation, interview/ discussion, assessment of group's literature: 2000 word collective report, assuming 500 words per person - 20%.
c) 1 research essay on Edinburgh-based field- work agreed with CM: 4000 words - 80%.
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | TPracFW |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Elizabeth Koepping
Tel: (0131 6)50 8946
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Course secretary | Ms Felicity Smail
Tel: 0131 650 7227
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