Undergraduate Course: The Making of Christian Orthodoxy 325-451 3/4 (ECHS10012)
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 |
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| Course description |
An examination of the historical and doctrinal forces behind the first four ecumenical councils, Nicaga (325), Constantinople 1 (381), Ephesus (431) and Chalcedon (451) and their definitions of the nature of God and of Christ. |
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 |
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. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: New College. Room 1.07 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- comment intelligently on the documents of the first four ecumenical councils in relation to their historical and theological backgrounds;
- critically assess the notion of orthodoxy as it emerged through these councils;
- show increased skills in oral and literary presentation and critical assessment. |
Assessment Information
| Seminar participation 10%, coursework 30%, degree examination 60%. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Sara Parvis
Tel: (0131 6)50 8907
Email: S.Parvis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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