Postgraduate Course: Theologies of World Christianity (WRCH11020)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course offers critical engagement with Christian theologies developed in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with particular focus on their approaches to cultural and sociopolitical concerns. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | This is a graduate-level course. Please confirm subject prerequisites with the Course Manager. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Summative:
Essay of 4,000 words (100%)
Formative:
The student will have an opportunity to submit an abstract and bibliography of his or her essay for feedback prior to making the submission
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a secure understanding of key texts, historical events and ideas in the development of world Christianity.
2. Engage constructively and critically with theology in various global contexts.
3. Develop critical skills in the application of theology to cultural and ethical questions.
4. Engage in constructive and critical scholarly debate with peers.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | culture, theology, world Christianity, Africa, Asia, Latin America |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alexander Chow
Tel:
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: |
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