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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)

Module THMN1177: Methodism

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN1177: Methodism

Type Open Level 1 Credits 10 Availability Available in 2013/14 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To enable the student to explore the history, theology and spirituality of Methodism

Content

  • The Wesleys: Background in 18th century and story of the Evangelical Revival
  • The Wesleys: Organisation and Ecclesiology
  • The Wesleys: Worship and spirituality
  • The origins and growth of Methodism in NE England
  • Theology in preaching and hymns
  • 19th century Methodism in Britain
  • The 1932 Union
  • 20th century Methodism

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • By the end of the module students will be able to:
  • outline key events and personalities in British Methodist history
Subject-specific Skills:
  • explain central Methodist theological emphases e.g. Arminianism, prevenient grace, social holiness
  • articulate distinctive features of the Methodist Church in Britain

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Lectures, pre-lecture reading of primary and secondary sources for group discussion and seminar purposes. 14 contact hours.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours

Summative Assessment

Component: Essay Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Essay 2500 words 100%

Formative Assessment:

In-class exercise


Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University