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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2008/2009
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Christian Ethics 3/4 (DV0033)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-CE34 The course is designed to enable students to acquire skills in Christian moral reasoning, and successfully to mobilise such skills in relation to contemporary moral controversies such as the patenting of life or the moral status of animals. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Christian Ethics: Sources and Christian Ethics: Topics and at least one course each in New Testament and Old Testament. Subject AreasHome subject areaDelivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Not being delivered ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will have acquired:-
1. elementary skills in the analysis and interpretation of morally significant texts in Holy Scripture; 2. familiarity with some major moral concepts in the Western Christian tradition as deployed in major texts; 3. an ability to deploy ordered moral exposition and argument. Assessment Information
10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination.
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Joanne Cannon Course Organiser Prof Oliver O'Donovan School Website : http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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