Undergraduate Course: Kierkegaard and Existentialism (THET10039)
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 | Religious Studies |
| Course website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/current-students-staff/undergraduate |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The thought and ongoing philosophical and religious influence of Søren Kierkegaard. |
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
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
- be familiar with primary texts by Kierkegaard and his influence on existentialism and ongoing significance in philosophy and religion;
- be able to identify key texts within historical, current and wider philosophical and religious thinking. |
Assessment Information
Weekly short discussion essays - 40%;
Research paper of 2,000 words on a text or thinker or issue connected with Kierkegaard - 50%;
Presentation - 10%. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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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 | Kierkegaard, religion, existentialism. |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Jolyon Mitchell
Tel: (0131 6)50 8922
Email: Jolyon.Mitchell@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Paula Kruyff
Tel: (0131 6)5
Email: Paula.Kruyff@ed.ac.uk |
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