Postgraduate Course: Church, State and Civil Society (THET11001)
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 |
Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course will explore in historical and contemporary perspective Christian theological approaches to the state and civil society. Attention will be devoted to classical formulations, to Reformation and early modern disputes, to theological appraisals of political liberalism and the continuing debate in the UK over establishment. |
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 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Friday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: New College. Senate room |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course will increase the student analytic and evaluative skills in theological thought; foster an awareness of the socio-historical context of doctrinal formulations; promote skills of close textual reading, and enhance ability in literary and oral communication. |
Assessment Information
| Students are required to submit an essay of 3,000 words. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Jolyon Mitchell
Tel: (0131 6)50 8922
Email: Jolyon.Mitchell@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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