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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1327: Introduction to Studying Theology
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1327: Introduction to Studying Theology
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- 1. To introduce students to the nature of Theology, its historical development and contemporary relevance.
- 2. To introduce students to the study skills needed for theological enquiry
Content
- This module will provide an introduction to the nature of Christian Theology, exploring particular themes in relation to some of the major individuals and movements which have influenced the development of Theology.
- In particular it will enable students to focus on and evaluate the use of Scripture, Church traditions, reason and contemporary experience.
- It will also consider the study skills needed to engage in theological enquiry and give opportunity to students to try these out in practice.
- It will introduce students to the concepts of revealed, natural and practical theology through historical as well as contemporary lenses.
- Seminar Outline The Seminars will address:
- 1) The relationship between faith and practice
- 2) The application of Scripture and Tradition in practice
- 3) How theological enquiry has engaged with specific issues, e.g. the development of the Church’s ministry, the impact of science and technology on society, changes in social mores.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of this module, students should have:
- an initial understanding of the nature and scope of theological enquiry
- an initial understanding of the relationships between life and faith, theology and practice
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
- They should also be able to:
- reflect theologically on particular issues and events
- discern the different skills needed in theological study
- articulate some of the fruits of theological enquiry and study
- relate reason and practice
- apply study skills to theological questions
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Teaching and learning will be undertaken through interactive and participative seminars.
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
One Formative Exercise: a prepared contribution to the seminars on a given theologian, theological issue, or a passage of scripture.
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.