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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1177: Methodism
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1177: Methodism
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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
Key Skills
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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
In-class exercise
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.