Undergraduate Course: Vocation, Ministry, and Theology (THET10043)
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 course will examine the theology of call, vocation and ministry, whether lay or ordained, within the Christian community. It is designed to help students to reflect more deeply on a range of theologies which underpin different aspects of Christian ministry with a view to beginning to identify the 'operative' theology that informs their sense of ministry. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | It is recommended that students have passed 60 credits of Level 8 courses in the School of Divinity or have permission of the Course Manager. |
| Additional Costs | None |
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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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of some of the key dimensions of the Theology of Ministry - its material content and its relationship with context and wider church doctrine.
2. Engage critically with some biblical and contemporary sources.
3. Demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver a presentation for a seminar.
4. Participate in constructive discussion and debate with other seminar members in a respectful manner.
5. Demonstrate the ability to consider the implications of a Theology of Ministry for the development of Christian Church life at local and national levels.
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Assessment Information
10% - seminar presentation;
10% - seminar participation;
30% - essay of 2,000 words;
50% - degree examination.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | VMT |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Cecelia Clegg
Tel: (0131 6)50 8943
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Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
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