Religion 1A: Religion in the Contemporary World: Judaism, Christianity and Islam (U02843)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : DIV-1-REL1A

An overview of three historically related religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam with a focus on their modern expressions and social contexts, as well as the relationships between historical and contemporary studies of these religions.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Tutorial text at £22 (recommended)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Religious Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	11:10	12:00	Lecture Room 1, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	11:10	12:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, student should be able to do the following:
1) Outline the main beliefs and practices of the traditions studied.
2) Make historical connections amongst the religions and relate these to contemporary situations.
3) Identify themes that emerge from the study of the traditions.
4) Compare the main beliefs and practices of the religions studied.

Assessment Information

1) Two hour examination answering three questions, to be administered in December (60%).
2) Essay on assigned topic of 2000-2500 words (30%).
3) Tutorial presentations, participation and attendance (10%).