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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN2257: Themes in Christian Doctrine
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN2257: Themes in Christian Doctrine
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- THMN1021 Introduction to the Christian Tradition
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To help students develop an understanding of Christian Doctrine and an appreciation of its importance To help students articulate the Christian faith clearly To provide a foundation for theological reflection on contemporary issues
Content
- God the Creator, the Good Creation and the Problem of Sin
- The Nature of Christ
- The Cross, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ
- The Holy Spirit
- The Kingdom of God, the Mission of God and the Church
- Baptism, Eucharist, Ministry
- The Last Things
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module students will:
- have a working knowledge of Christian Doctrine
- appreciate factors which have contributed to its development and expression in a variety of contexts
Subject-specific Skills
- comment critically on the doctrines and contemporary approaches to them
Key Skills
- be able to commend and defend Christian believing in a variety of settings
- begin to engage more deeply in theological reflection upon personal and cultural issues
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Minimum 14 hours contact time: seminars, group work
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
1000 word 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.