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Degree Programme Table: Religious Studies and English Literature (MA Hons) (UTRELEL)


Year 1, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: September

  • Notes: Students who wish to pursue courses at Honours in Buddhism, Hinduism, or Islam as part of the Religious Studies element of this degree should consult with their Director of Studies to ensure appropriate course choices.
    Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 3 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    REST08006 Religion 1A: Religion in the Contemporary World: Judaism, Christianity and Islam As available 20
    REST08005 Religion 1B: Religion in the Contemporary World: Indigenous Religions and the Religions of Asia As available 20
    DIVI07003 Academic Skills for Divinity Students As available 0




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select exactly 40 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School of Literature, Languages and Cultures- Multiple UG Courses- Level 8' (ROU_G_UGLILACU7_8) , as available.
         
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    ENLI08001    English Literature 1   40  
    ENLI08016    Scottish Literature 1   40  

     
    AND   

    Select exactly 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q, T and W level 7 or 8' (SCH_A-Q/T/W_7/8) , as available.

     

    Year 2, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: August

  • Notes: For entry to Honours, students must normally achieve a pass of 50% or above, at the first attempt, in English Literature 2 or Scottish Literature 2. From session 2011-12, they must additionally pass the course 'Academic Skills for Divinity Students'.
    Students who wish to pursue courses at Honours in Buddhism, Hinduism, or Islam as part of the Religious Studies element of this degree should consult with their Director of Studies to ensure appropriate course choices.
    Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 2 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    REST08008 Religion 2A: Making Sense of Religion: Phenomenological, Historical and Cultural Approaches to the Study of Religion As available 20
    REST08007 Religion 2B: Religion and Society: Social Scientific Approaches to the Study of Religions As available 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select exactly 40 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School of Literature, Languages and Cultures- Multiple UG Courses- Level 8' (ROU_G_UGLILACU8_8) , as available.
         
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    ENLI08003    English Literature 2   40  
    ENLI08004    Scottish Literature 2   40  

     
    AND   

    Select exactly 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School collection schedule A to Q, T and W level 7 or 8' (SCH_A-Q/T/W_7/8) , as available.

     

    Year 3, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: August


    COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 0 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 8 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School Collection B level 10' (SCH_B_10) , as available.

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School(s) G - Religious Studies MA(RS)(H) - Level(s) 10' (ROU_G_UTRELSM1_10-10) , as available.
               
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    ASST10099    Buddhism 3A   20  
    ASST10100    Buddhism 3B   20  
    ASST10097    Hinduism 3A   20  
    ASST10098    Hinduism 3B   20  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following "Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies" Subject Collection:
    'Subject Collection -Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies level 10' (SUB_IMES_10) , as available.
    Code   Description / Course Name   Credits
    IMES10006    Middle Eastern Politics   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10011    Language and Society in the Middle East and North Africa   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10013    Early Development of Islamic Law   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10016    Approaches to the History of the Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10017    History of Islamic Medicine   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10032    Shi'ite Islam   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10033    Mystical Islam (Sufism)   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10034    History of Muslim-Christian Dialogue   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10035    Cinema and Society in the Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10036    Medieval Islamic Philosophy and Theology   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10037    Culture and Society in the Modern Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10045    Jihad in Muslim Politics and Society   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10046    Early Islamic Political Thought   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10052    Harems, homes and streets: Gender and space in Middle Eastern literatures   (20 Credits)  

    Notes:A list of available courses is made available before the beginning of each semester, and students will be able to choose from among these courses in consultation with IMES and their Directors of Studies.

     


    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  

    Select exactly 40 credits from the following "English Literature" Subject Collection:
    'Subject Collection schedule English Literature level 10' (SUB_ENLI_10) , as available.
    Code   Description / Course Name   Credits
    (ENLI10*)   All Level 10 courses with a primary subject of 'English Literature'   (as selected)  

     


    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: C  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School Collection B level 10' (SCH_B_10) , as available.

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School(s) G - Religious Studies MA(RS)(H) - Level(s) 10' (ROU_G_UTRELSM1_10-10) , as available.
               
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    ASST10099    Buddhism 3A   20  
    ASST10100    Buddhism 3B   20  
    ASST10097    Hinduism 3A   20  
    ASST10098    Hinduism 3B   20  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following "Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies" Subject Collection:
    'Subject Collection -Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies level 10' (SUB_IMES_10) , as available.
    Code   Description / Course Name   Credits
    IMES10006    Middle Eastern Politics   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10011    Language and Society in the Middle East and North Africa   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10013    Early Development of Islamic Law   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10016    Approaches to the History of the Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10017    History of Islamic Medicine   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10032    Shi'ite Islam   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10033    Mystical Islam (Sufism)   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10034    History of Muslim-Christian Dialogue   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10035    Cinema and Society in the Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10036    Medieval Islamic Philosophy and Theology   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10037    Culture and Society in the Modern Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10045    Jihad in Muslim Politics and Society   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10046    Early Islamic Political Thought   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10052    Harems, homes and streets: Gender and space in Middle Eastern literatures   (20 Credits)  

    Notes:A list of available courses is made available before the beginning of each semester, and students will be able to choose from among these courses in consultation with IMES and their Directors of Studies.

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following "English Literature" Subject Collection:
    'Subject Collection schedule English Literature level 10' (SUB_ENLI_10) , as available.
    Code   Description / Course Name   Credits
    (ENLI10*)   All Level 10 courses with a primary subject of 'English Literature'   (as selected)  

     


    Year 4, Academic year 2010/11, Starting month: August


    COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 0 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 6 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select exactly 40 credits from the following "English Literature" Subject Collection:
    'Subject Collection schedule English Literature level 10' (SUB_ENLI_10) , as available.
    Code   Description / Course Name   Credits
    (ENLI10*)   All Level 10 courses with a primary subject of 'English Literature'   (as selected)  

     
    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  


    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following School Collection: 'School Collection B level 10' (SCH_B_10) , as available.

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses for the Programme Collection: 'Courses from School(s) G - Religious Studies MA(RS)(H) - Level(s) 10' (ROU_G_UTRELSM3_10) , as available.
         
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    ASST10036    Buddhism 4   40  
    ASST10035    Hinduism 4   40  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following "Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies" Subject Collection:
    'Subject Collection -Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies level 10' (SUB_IMES_10) , as available.
    Code   Description / Course Name   Credits
    IMES10006    Middle Eastern Politics   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10011    Language and Society in the Middle East and North Africa   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10013    Early Development of Islamic Law   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10016    Approaches to the History of the Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10017    History of Islamic Medicine   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10032    Shi'ite Islam   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10033    Mystical Islam (Sufism)   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10034    History of Muslim-Christian Dialogue   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10035    Cinema and Society in the Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10036    Medieval Islamic Philosophy and Theology   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10037    Culture and Society in the Modern Middle East   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10045    Jihad in Muslim Politics and Society   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10046    Early Islamic Political Thought   (20 Credits)  
    IMES10052    Harems, homes and streets: Gender and space in Middle Eastern literatures   (20 Credits)  

    Notes:A list of available courses is made available before the beginning of each semester, and students will be able to choose from among these courses in consultation with IMES and their Directors of Studies.

     



    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  


    Select exactly 40 credits from the following course level 10, as available.
    DIVI10001     Theology and Religious Studies: Final Dissertation     (40 credits)

     
    OR   

    Select exactly 40 credits from the following course level 10, as available.
    ENLI10329     English Literature Dissertation     (40 credits)

     


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