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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Divinity : Theology and Ethics

Undergraduate Course: Doctrine of Creation (THET10022)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Divinity CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaTheology and Ethics Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe aim of this course is to study in historical and contemporary perspective Christian theological approaches to creation, particularly with reference to key primary sources. Attention will be devoted both to classical formulations and also to modern disputes which reflect issues in the science-religion dialogue.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Systematic Theology 2Bh: Dogmatic Theology (THET08001)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To create a sense of the historical range of theological constructions of the world as creation; to foster an awareness of the leading issues governing contemporary constructions of these ideas; to increase the student's analytic and evaluative skills in theological thought; to promote skills of close textual reading; to enhance ability in literary and oral communication.
Assessment Information
Seminar presentation and participation 20%; essay 30%; degree examination 50%.
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
KeywordsDocC
Contacts
Course organiserProf David Fergusson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8912
Email: David.Fergusson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Paula Kruyff
Tel: (0131 6)5
Email: Paula.Kruyff@ed.ac.uk
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