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

Undergraduate Course: Economy, Ethics and Theology (THET10041)

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 http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/current-students-staff Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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 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
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.
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
KeywordsEconETheol
Contacts
Course organiserProf Michael Northcott
Tel: (0131 6)50 8947
Email: M.Northcott@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Paula Kruyff
Tel: (0131 6)5
Email: Paula.Kruyff@ed.ac.uk
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