Undergraduate Course: Christian Theology: Approaches and Themes (THET08014)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | An introduction to themes and methods in the study of theology which explores different ways of understanding revelation and authority; the doctrine of God; creation and Providence; human nature and sin; the person and work of Christ; the Church and its worship; the Christian life; the challenge of religious pluralism; eschatology. Students engage with key figures who have shaped the development of Christian theology, and consider the way theology interacts with disciplines such as philosophy, science, art and religious studies. |
| Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 1 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 33,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 11,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Revision Session Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
150 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
COURSEWORK - Tutorial attendance and contribution (20%). Students are required to attend tutorials and to complete a tutorial sheet (a maximum of 2% per week); AND
One essay (20%);
EXAM - Degree exam (60%) 2 hours.
In order to pass this course, students must obtain a minimum of 40% in both the coursework (combined mark) and the degree exam. |
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Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have:
- knowledge and understanding of key issues in the study of theology, from the perspective of both Christian tradition and recent debate;
- knowledge and understanding of the basic methods that the discipline of theology employs;
- skills which enable the student to engage critically with contemporary debate in his/her reading, writing, reflection and discussion;
- a good foundation for continuing studies in theology;
- an understanding of core theological issues which can be applied in his/her wider work, e.g. in ethics/ biblical studies/ religious history;
- a demonstrable ability to identify key terms and their meanings;
- demonstrable good judgement about how to judge the relative importance of items on course bibliographies.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | CTAT |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Mark Harris
Tel: (0131 6)50 8914
Email: Mark.Harris@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Katrina Munro
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: Kate.Munro@ed.ac.uk |
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