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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Divinity : Ecclesiastical History

Undergraduate Course: Religion, Government and Society in the Tudor State 3/4 (ECHS10002)

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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Ecclesiastical History Other subject area Theology and Ethics
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description An examination of the process of reformation and of the religious beliefs and practices within the Tudor realms of England, Ireland and Wales. The course will employ thematic and chronological approaches and draw upon a wide range of historical evidence to examine and compare the experiences of the Welsh, the Irish and the English during the sixteenth century.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed History of Christianity as a World Religion 1A (ECHS08005)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate:-
- an understanding of religious beliefs and practices throughout the Tudor state;
- an ability to assess the reformation process within the different kingdoms ruled by the Tudors;
- an ability to compare the religious experiences and cultures found within the Tudor state at the close of the sixteenth century;
- a critical awareness of the relationships between religion and society;
- competence in evaluating primary historical evidence in documentary and non-documentary forms;
- skill in oral and written discussion of the material and in using web-based resources.
Assessment Information
10% Presentation
30% Essay
60% Degree Examination
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Jane Dawson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8913
Email: J.Dawson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk
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