Undergraduate Course: Death: Perspectives on Thanatology and Eschatology 3/4 (THET10013)
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 |
Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
The phenomenon of death in modern society from a philosophical and theological perspective. |
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
After successful completion of this course a student should have acquired:
(1) A grasp of the fundamental philosophical and theological issues surrounding thanatalogy.
(2) Methodological and critical skills.
(3) Social and interactive skills in communicating and collaborating with others.
(4) A foundation for further study. |
Assessment Information
20% Weekly provision of notes and reporting (un dossier de travail);
20% Essay;
60% Degree Examination. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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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 Michael Purcell
Tel: (0131 6)50 8940
Email: m.purcell@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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