Undergraduate Course: Practical Theology and Ethics (THET08013)
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 |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course explores some aspects of the Christian church as a community of theological reflection and ethical practice. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| 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 |
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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| Delivery period: 2011/12 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 |
| New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | New College | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 18, Monday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: New College. Martin Hall |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, a student will have:
(1) understood better an account of the church as a community of theological reflection and ethical practice;
(2) engaged critically with key texts in Practical theology, ethics, marriage, family, war, pacifism and reconciliation;
(3) developed skills in ethical reflection and understood its relationship to ethical living and action;
(4) demonstrated the ability to engage in constructive discussion and debate with other seminar group members in a respectful manner.
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Assessment Information
The assessment will be based on:
20% on seminar reflection and participation;
20% on essay of 2,000 words;
60% on examination.
NB In order to pass this course, students must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components.
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
PTE |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Cecelia Clegg
Tel: (0131 6)50 8943
Email: C.Clegg@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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