Module THMN2167: Methodism

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2167: Methodism

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

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

Content

• Early Methodism in Britain, Ireland and North America
• The structure and theology of Charles Wesley’s hymns
• Mission in the various strands of 19th century Methodism
• The 1932 Union: success or failure?
• The development of Methodism in America
• World Methodism: the World Methodist Council
• Methodism in Europe, Asia and South America
• Methodism in an Ecumenical Era
• Methodist approaches to Mission and Ministry in the late 20th/21st Century.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the course students will be able to:
• Give a critical account of Methodist history, ecclesiology, spirituality and missiology.
• Discuss critically different interpretations of Methodist history.
• Discuss Methodist contributions to social and cultural development.
• Give a critical account of the hymnody of Charles Wesley.

• Explain central Methodist theological emphases, eg Arminianism, prevenient grace and holiness, relate them to current practice and evaluate contemporary interpretations of these notions.
• Give a critical account of Methodism in a world context and evaluate patterns of Methodist ecclesiology in social/cultural contexts.
• Give a critical account of Methodist contributions to theology and practice in ecumenical context.

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

Summative Assessment

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