Undergraduate Course: Christian Theology: Doctrines and Debates (THET08017)
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 | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | A critical and detailed study of selected doctrines of the Christian faith, dealing with such subjects as Scripture, the Trinity, Christology, pnematology, creation and providence. Particular attention is given to the biblical foundations and historical development of each doctrine, to the relation between the various doctrines, and to the contemporary interpretation and application of the doctrines. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have completed at least one introductory level Divinity/Religious Studies course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. Only University/College level courses will be considered in this connection. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion, students will have:
(1) understood the key dimensions of the core doctrines studied in the course;
(2) engaged critically with different theological construals of these doctrines;
(3) perceived the relationships between these doctrines in systematic theology;
(4) explored a number of core theological texts from across theological traditions.
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Assessment Information
One 2000-word essay (20%);
Five 400-word tutorial exercises (20%);
One degree examination (60%).
In order to pass this course, students must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | CTDD |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Paul Nimmo
Tel:
Email: paul.nimmo@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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