Postgraduate Course: Christian Ethics (THET11008)
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 is designed to enable postgraduate students to understand and critique key figures and approaches in twentieth century and contemporary Christian ethics, to deepen skills in Christian moral reasoning, and to mobilise such skills in relation to contemporary moral issues such as international conflict and its representation in the mass media. |
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 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 | | | | | 10:00 - 13:00 |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: New College. Blackie Room |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The course participants should be able to do the following:
Expound, compare, and critically discuss major alternative approaches to Christian ethics in the twentieth century.
Critically discuss key concepts of Christian ethics and relate these to the practices of the church and of Christians.
Articulate alternative visions of the theological character of Christian ethics and the moral witness of the church in society.
Display a capacity for moral reasoning in relation to contemporary moral problems. |
Assessment Information
A 3,000 word essay. The title and outline of the essay are to be agred with the course manager. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof M Northcott
Tel: (0131 6)50 8947
Email: M.Northcott@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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