Undergraduate Course: Doctrine of Creation (THET10022)
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 aim of this course is to study in historical and contemporary perspective Christian theological approaches to creation, particularly with reference to key primary sources. Attention will be devoted both to classical formulations and also to modern disputes which reflect issues in the science-religion dialogue. |
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, Friday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: New College. Martin Hall |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| To create a sense of the historical range of theological constructions of the world as creation; to foster an awareness of the leading issues governing contemporary constructions of these ideas; to increase the student's analytic and evaluative skills in theological thought; to promote skills of close textual reading; to enhance ability in literary and oral communication. |
Assessment Information
| Seminar and blog contributions 20%; essay 30%; degree examination 50%. |
| 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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