Postgraduate Course: Theological Perspectives on Reconciliation (THET11036)
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 | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Work towards reconciliation is one of the key factors in bringing an end to conflict and helping individuals and communities to co-exist peacefully. This course explores in depth different theological perspectives on reconciliation at individual and societal levels. |
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 this course, a student will:
1) be able to demonstrate understanding of some of the key dimensions of a theology of reconciliation including the definition and dynamics of reconciliation at individual and societal level;
(2) have engaged critically with primary sources on reconciliation, forgiveness, repentance, and justice;
(3) be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver a presentation for a seminar;
(4) have participated in constructive discussion and debate with other seminar members in a respectful manner.
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Assessment Information
25% - weekly written reflections on texts for the PG seminars;
75% - 3,000 word essay.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | TheolPR |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Cecelia Clegg
Tel: (0131 6)50 8943
Email: C.Clegg@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: J.Hendry@ed.ac.uk |
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