Undergraduate Course: Theology and Spirituality of Reconciliation (THET10049)
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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | Work towards reconciliation is one of the key factors in bringing an end to conflict and helping individuals and communities to co-exist peacefully. This course introduces the theology and spirituality of reconciliation, examining the dynamics of reconciliation and exploring some practical aspects of how to live in a reconciling way. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
New College | Seminar | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 12:00 | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: New College. McIntyre Room |
Exam Information |
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Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, a student will:
1) be able to demonstrate understanding of some of the key dimensions of theologies of reconciliation including the definition and dynamics of reconciliation and the contours of a spirituality of reconciliation;
(2) have engaged critically with primary sources on reconciliation, forgiveness, and repentance;
(3) be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver a presentation for a seminar;
(4) have participated in constructive discussion and debate with other seminar members in a respectful manner.
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Assessment Information
10% on seminar presentation
10% participation in weekly seminars
30% a 2000 word essay
50% examination
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Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Syllabus |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords | Reconciliation, Forgiveness, Repentance, Justice, Mercy, Truth |
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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