Undergraduate Course: Science and Christian Theology: Historical and Theological Perspectives 3/4 (THET10010)
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 | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | This course explores the reasons for the perceived antagonism between the disciplines of natural science and Christian theology from the time of Galileo, and considers a number of theological responses to this antagonism. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | 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). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Revision Session Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
170 )
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
30 %,
Practical Exam
10 %
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students should gain a critical understanding of the ways in which the natural sciences have challenged traditional theological thinking, through a respectful understanding of the science involved; and they should begin to understand the ways in which theologians, historically and in the present day, have responded to that challenge. Students should also be able to demonstrate an ability to identify key terms and their meanings and to demonstrate good judgement about how to judge the relative importance of items on course bibliographies. |
Assessment Information
10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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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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Keywords | Sc&CT |
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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