Undergraduate Course: Christian Theology: Approaches and Themes (THET08014)
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 | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An introduction to themes and methods in the study of theology which explores different ways of understanding revelation and authority; the doctrine of God; creation and Providence; human nature and sin; the person and work of Christ; the Church and its worship; the Christian life; the challenge of religious pluralism; eschatology. Students engage with key figures who have shaped the development of Christian theology, and consider the way theology interacts with disciplines such as philosophy, science, art and religious studies. |
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: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have:
- knowledge and understanding of key issues in the study of theology, from the perspective of both Christian tradition and recent debate;
- knowledge and understanding of the basic methods that the discipline of theology employs;
- skills which enable the student to engage critically with contemporary debate in his/her reading, writing, reflection and discussion;
- a good foundation for continuing studies in theology;
- an understanding of core theological issues which can be applied in his/her wider work, e.g. in ethics/ biblical studies/ religious history. |
Assessment Information
COURSEWORK - Tutorial attendance and contribution (20%). Students are required to attend tutorials and to complete a tutorial sheet (a maximum of 2% per week); AND
One essay (20%);
EXAM - Degree exam (60%) 2 hours.
In order to pass this course, students must obtain a minimum of 40% in both the coursework (combined mark) and the degree exam. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | CTAT |
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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