Postgraduate Course: Creeds, Councils and Controversies: Reformation and Modern (ECHS11004)
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 |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The aim of the course is to enable students to understand and reflect critically upon the historical contexts in which theology has been developed and assailed, c 1500-2000. The course therefore explores major challenges to faith that have shaped theology in the period, namely confessional divisions of the Reformation era; the development of biblical criticism; the rise of modern science; the spread in the West of industrial society, secularism, Christian pluralism; the globalisation and diversification of Christianity via the overseas mission movement; Nazi ideology. |
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 |
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 |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: New College. Senate room |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students should be able to show:
understanmding of the historical origins and theological and ecclesiastical significance of texts such as the Ausburg Confession, Rerum Novarum and the Barmen Declaration;
ability to analyse and assess the major factors;
a critical awareness of the role of selected important individuals in the course and resolution of major controversies;
competence in assessing primary texts, theologically and historically;
good skills in oral and written discussion of the material. |
Assessment Information
| Students must submit a 3,000 word essay. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Stewart Brown
Tel: (0131 6)50 8951
Email: S.J.Brown@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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