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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module THMN40630: Methodism in Dialogue
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN40630: Methodism in Dialogue
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 30 | Not available in 2015/2016 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- to explore Methodism's contribution to and conversation with aspects of Church & Society
Content
- Structure of Teaching/seminars:
- Methodism & Society in 18 & 19th C: an overview
- Personal & Social Holiness
- Methodism and the Poor
- Methodism and Education
- Methodism and Politics
- Methodism and Women
- Mission shaped liturgy
- Methodists in conversation with other Church Traditions
- The World Methodist family in dialogue: a hermeneutical community
- Models of Mission in World Methodism
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module the student will:
- have explored critically the practice of practical theology in one tradition using a variety of disciplines
Subject-specific Skills
- be able to give a detailed critical account of at least one issue with which Methodism has engaged;
- have examined research work in key areas of the Methodist studies;
- be able to identify leading research areas & research questions and be equipped to undertake research in Methodist Studies
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The course will be 30 hours of research based lectures and student led seminars and discussions based on extensive primary and secondary reading (ten 3 hour sessions). This will involve students in building the knowledge base and appropriate skills for research study in the field.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures & seminars | 10 | Weekly | 3 hours | 30 | |
| Total | 30 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100% | Written assignment | 5000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Two formative assessments: normally a structured contribution to a seminar which is written up into a 2,500 word piece. Feedback to students will comprise dialogue in seminars, and written feedback on formative work. Staff will also be available for individual consultation.
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.