Undergraduate Course: History of Christianity as a World Religion 1B (ECHS08004)
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 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Ecclesiastical History |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive view of the global Christian movement in time and space. It considers the period from the Reformation to the present. (1500 CE to present), including mission and ministry in Africa, Latin America, Asia and North America, as well as following changes in Europe |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Tutorial readings £5 (TBC) |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | New College | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: New College. Lecture Room 1 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students should gain a comprehensive view of the global Christian movement from the early Reformation to the present, and be able to apply a range of historical approaches in studying the growth and diversification of Christianity as a world religion.
Students will acquire a broad understanding of the place of Christianity in world history and be aware of some interactions between denominations and with other religions. |
Assessment Information
One Essay (30%)
One tutorial presentation (10%)
Degree exam (60%)
In order to pass this course, you must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components.
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
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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