Undergraduate Course: Theologies in Global Contexts (THET10058)
Course Outline
School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | This course offers critical engagement with Christian theologies developed in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with particular focus on their approaches to cultural and sociopolitical concerns. |
Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
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). A survey course in Christian Theology is recommended. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate ability to identify and understand key texts, historical events and ideas in the development of world Christianity.
2. Develop a critical reading of theology in various global contexts.
3. Develop critical skills in the application of theology to cultural and ethical questions.
4. Engage in constructive scholarly debate with peers.
5. Deliver an oral presentation to a wide-ranging audience.
6. Demonstrate an ability to identify key terms and their meanings.
7. Demonstrate 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 | culture, theology, world Christianity, Africa, Asia, Latin America |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Alexander Chow
Tel:
Email: Alexander.Chow@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Katrina Munro
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: Kate.Munro@ed.ac.uk |
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