Undergraduate Course: Church, Sacraments and Ministry 3/4 (THET10001)
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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| Course description |
The theology of the church and its ministry particularly in the context of the relationship of word and sacrament, relating these to contemporary issues facing the church and its ministry. |
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 |
| New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: New College. Baillie Room |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course students
- should have gained an understanding of different models of the church in both historical and theological perspective.
- should have gained an understanding of different approaches to Christian worship with particular regard to the relationship between word and sacrament.
- should have gained an understanding of different aspects of contemporary ministry in relation to prior theological understandings of the church and its worship.
- should be able to read critically and comment upon a number of important texts in the designated areas of study.
- should be able to relate the study of historical/theological texts to issues of concern in the contemporary church and its ministry; relate reflection upon the services of worship attended (and worship generally) to the theological texts studied in the course.
- should have enhanced the development of their presentational and communication skills in a small group setting
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Assessment Information
| 20% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 50% on degree examination. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof David Fergusson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8912
Email: David.Fergusson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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