Postgraduate Course: Early Christian Writers from Ignatius to John Chrysostom (ECHS11012)
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 |
Ecclesiastical History |
Other subject area |
Theology and Ethics |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
A study of some of the most influential early Christian writers from the second to the fifth centuries in their historical contexts. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: New College. Baillie room |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Comment intelligently on the historical and theological significance of some of the most influential early Christian writings;
Analyse and criticise key primary source materials;
Engage in close reading of texts.
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Assessment Information
| 3-4000-word essay |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Sara Parvis
Tel: (0131 6)50 8907
Email: S.Parvis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Felicity Smail
Tel: 0131 650 7227
Email: F.Smail@ed.ac.uk |
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