Postgraduate Course: Selected Themes in the Study of Non-Western Christianity (WRCH11014)
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 |
World Christianity |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This core course offers candidates the opportunity to study in depth Christian history, though and practice in and from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Primary attention is given to methods for the study of indigenous forms and expressions of christianity, to issues of culture and gender, and th changing patterns of relationship between Christianity in the West and other parts of the world. Issues of religious pluralism feature significantly in terms of the interaction between Christianity and other religious traditions. |
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 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: New College. Oldham room |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| This course is designed to provide students with a methodological framework from non-western theologies. |
Assessment Information
| 3,000 - 4,000 word essay. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Elizabeth Koepping
Tel: (0131 6)50 8946
Email: E.Koepping@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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