Postgraduate Course: Science and Religion in Literature (THET11037)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
Home subject area | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | An exploration of issues of 'science and religion' through the lens of literature, both prose and poetry, spanning the last two and a half millennia. The aim is to develop a critical awareness of how the tensions between science and faith have been explored by great writers to a far wider extent than either traditional literary studies or the modern field of 'science and theology' has recognised. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | This is a graduate-level course. Please confirm subject prerequisites with the Course Manager. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
80 %,
Practical Exam
20 %
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, a student will:
1) have developed a critical awareness of how issues of science and religion have been widely explored in a range of literary works not traditionally associated with the topic;
2) have enriched their understanding of the complex interrelationship between science and religion through their reading of a range of fiction and poetry;
3) be able to enrich their reading of a range of fiction and poetry through an appreciation of dimensions of science and faith;
4) have engaged in effective cross-disciplinary reflections across theology, history, literary studies and science;
5) have demonstrated the ability to deliver a presentation to an audience drawn from a range of disciplinary backgrounds.
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Assessment Information
One essay of 3,000 words (80%);
In course assessment: 1,000 word seminar presentation (20%). |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords | ScRelLit |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Mark Harris
Tel: (0131 6)50 8914
Email: Mark.Harris@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: J.Hendry@ed.ac.uk |
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