Undergraduate Course: Ecclesiastical History 2Bh: Popular Religion, Women and Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe (ECHS08002)
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 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) | 
Credits | 20 | 
 
| Home subject area | Ecclesiastical History | 
Other subject area | None | 
   
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Taught in Gaelic? | No | 
 
| Course description | An examination of key aspects of popular religion, culture and elite control during the early modern period in Europe. | 
 
 
Information for Visiting Students 
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have at least 1 introductory level Divinity/Religious Studies course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course.  We will only consider University/College level courses. | 
 
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes | 
 
 
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes 
1. To demonstrate knowledge of the beliefs and religious practices of early modern Europeans. 
 
2. To understand the nature and use of historical evidence in a variety of formats. 
 
3. To increase written and oral communication skills, gain proficiency with the course website and develop an ability to work in small groups. 
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Assessment Information 
Essay 2000-words (30%) 
Weekly task on WebCT (10%) 
Degree exam (60%) |  
 
Special Arrangements 
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Additional Information 
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Contacts 
| Course organiser | Prof Stewart Brown 
Tel: (0131 6)50 8951 
Email: S.J.Brown@ed.ac.uk | 
Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon 
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900 
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk | 
   
 
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