Undergraduate Course: Sign, Symbol, and Sacrament in Postmodern Religion and Theology (THET10035)
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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The status of the sign is contested in postmodernity. This course considers the phenomenology of sign and symbol and sacrament in contemporary continental philosophy, theology, and religion. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). 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
At the conclusion of the course, students should have achieved the following:
- an understanding of the foundations, principles, and development of phenomenology;
- an understanding of how signs function;
- an awareness of the phenomenological and theological issues involved;
- a grasp of key issues and players involved. |
Assessment Information
An ongoing $ùdossier de travail&©/portfolio on a fortnightly basis, each contribution demonstrating critical engagement with a particular text and issue by a particular key player, is to be compiled. The $ùdossier de travail&©/portfolio will involve engagement with at least two key players. Intended learning outcomes 3 and 4. (4 x 1000 = 4000 words) (50%).
A final exam (50%). Intended learning outcomes 1 and 2. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | SignSS |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Michael Purcell
Tel: (0131 6)50 8940
Email: m.purcell@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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