Postgraduate Course: Church, State and Civil Society (THET11001)
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 | The course will explore in historical and contemporary perspective Christian theological approaches to the state and civil society. Attention will be devoted to classical formulations, to Reformation and early modern disputes, to theological appraisals of political liberalism and the continuing debate in the UK over establishment. |
| 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 | None |
| 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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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Students are required to submit an essay of 3,000 words (80%) and seminar presentation (20%) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
| The course will increase the student analytic and evaluative skills in theological thought; foster an awareness of the socio-historical context of doctrinal formulations; promote skills of close textual reading, and enhance ability in literary and oral communication.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | ChStateCivilS |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof David Fergusson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8912
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: |
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