Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)
Module THMN2257: Themes in Christian Doctrine
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN2257: Themes in Christian Doctrine
Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Not available in 2014/15 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- THMN1021 Introduction to the Christian Tradition
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To help students develop an understanding of Christian Doctrine and an appreciation of its importance To help students articulate the Christian faith clearly To provide a foundation for theological reflection on contemporary issues
Content
- God the Creator, the Good Creation and the Problem of Sin
- The Nature of Christ
- The Cross, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ
- The Holy Spirit
- The Kingdom of God, the Mission of God and the Church
- Baptism, Eucharist, Ministry
- The Last Things
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will:
- have a working knowledge of Christian Doctrine
- appreciate factors which have contributed to its development and expression in a variety of contexts
Subject-specific Skills:
- comment critically on the doctrines and contemporary approaches to them
Key Skills:
- be able to commend and defend Christian believing in a variety of settings
- begin to engage more deeply in theological reflection upon personal and cultural issues
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Minimum 14 hours contact time: seminars, group work
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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Summative Assessment
Component: Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
Written assignment | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment:
1000 word 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