Undergraduate Course: Economy, Ethics and Theology (THET10041)
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 |
| Course website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/current-students-staff
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course explores the moral and theological critique of capitalism, engaging critically with classic political economy, with key moral and theological critiques of political economy, and with alternative approaches to economic and political organisation. |
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 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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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, 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 | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: New College. Baillie Room |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, a student will have:
(1) understood some of the key dimensions of modern political economy and its moral and theological critics;
(2) engaged critically with key texts in political economy and theological economics by way of close reading of primary texts and through judicious use of secondary literature;
(3) deepened competence and skill in the writing of essays on aspects of the theological and/or romantic critique of political economy, engaging with both primary and relevant secondary literature;
(4) demonstrated the ability to present seminar material and participate constructively in discussion. |
Assessment Information
25% - weekly blog on readings and seminar participation;
25% - short essay of 1500 words;
10% - final essay outline and annotated bibliography;
40% - final essay of 2500 words.
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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 |
EconETheol |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Michael Northcott
Tel: (0131 6)50 8947
Email: M.Northcott@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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