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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1217: Mission Studies Block
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1217: Mission Studies Block
| 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 students to engage with a contemporary issue in mission and ministry in theory and practice, and to develop the skills of theological reflection
Content
- The major dynamic of the content will be reflection on a field trip or field experience in parish, circuit or secular setting. Preparatory sessions, study/information packs, discussion seminars and debriefing will be part of the unit. Field experience will take place under the supervision of an on-site supervisor and BATM teaching staff. In total there will be 14 hours contact time. Further research and reading will be suggested in context. Examples include
- Communication in Contemporary Culture,
- Urban Mission and Ministry,
- Rural Mission and Ministry,
- Ministry in Multi-faith Britain,
- Contemporary Mission in Social and Historical Context
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module students will demonstrate:
- sensitivity to and critical engagement with mission and ministry in context
Subject-specific Skills
- ability to relate practice and theory in a specific aspect of mission and ministry
- self-understanding in relation to mission and ministry
Key Skills
- ability to thinking theologically about identified situations and issues
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lecture, seminars, observation and practical tasks in setting with supervision and reflection sessions. 14 hours contact time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100% | Written assignment | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
There is no formative assignment for this module but extensive one-to-one work with both on-site and college tutors will provide substantial feedback in the learning process.
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.