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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module THEO2161: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY IN CHRISTIAN SOCIAL TEACHING
Department: Theology and Religion
THEO2161: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY IN CHRISTIAN SOCIAL TEACHING
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Not available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To introduce the history of Christian social teaching on marriage and the family.
- To identify the distinctive theologies of marriage and the family in the various Christian faith traditions.
- To explore proposals for a theology of marriage and the family appropriate for today.
Content
- This module explores the foundations of Christian teaching on marriage and the family and how it has changed and developed through the centuries and from one tradition to another. The module takes a broadly historical approach and touches on key texts and major developments form the biblical period onwards. Attention is given also to responses in theology and the churches to movements and issues which affect marriage and the family in the modern world.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- A knowledge and critical understanding of the history of Christian social teaching on marriage and the family, and an understanding of the contributions of different Christian faith communities to theological reflection on marriage and the family.
Subject-specific Skills
- Skills in documentary analysis, historical understanding and theological argument.
Key Skills
- Skills in the acquisition of information through reading and research, and in the structured presentation of information in written form.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures convey information and exemplify an approach to the subject-matter, enabling students to develop a clear understanding of the subject and to improve their skills in listening and in evaluating information.
- Formative essays and seminar presentations develop subject-specific knowledge and understanding, along with student skills in the acquisition of information through reading and research, and in the structured presentation of information in oral and written form.
- Examinations assess subject-specific knowledge and understanding, along with student skills in the structured presentation of information in written form under time constraints.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 22 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 178 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 25% | One summative essay | 3000 words | 100% | |
| Examination | 75% | useen examination in May-June | 3 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
One formative essay (2500 words).
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.