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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN3021: Church and Ministry in an Ecumenical Setting
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN3021: Church and Ministry in an Ecumenical Setting
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 20 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To equip students for ministry in an ecumenical setting by:
- Exploring the history, theology and identity of some of the major Christian traditions including the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Methodist Traditions.
- Studying the historical origins and development of the ecumenical movement.
- Practical investigation of current ecumenical initiatives and activities
Content
- The origin and development up to the present day of the major Christian traditions with their particular theologies and ecclesiologies, in reference to the current ecumenical movement.
- The principal stages in, and achievements of the ecumenical movement in the twentieth century, with particular reference to the World Council of Churches, Vatican II, major bi-lateral and multi-lateral dialogues, significant local ecumenical institutions, and consequent developments.
- Preparation for and reflection on specific areas of ecumenical co-operation in liturgical and pastoral life. Extensive reference is made to contemporary inter-church statements and reports and to the liturgical and canonical documents of the sponsoring churches of the three institutions.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- On completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Appreciate critically her/his own and other Church traditions
Subject-specific Skills
- Identify key issues of theology and practice which separate Church traditions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and content of key inter-church dialogues.
- Explain significant areas of convergence and evaluate practical implications for ministry.
Key Skills
- Evaluate an area of current ecumenical activity.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Ecumenical lectures and seminars, guided reading and an ecumenical group project. 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation | 50% | Group presentation followed by 10 min. questions and discussion period with each group member receiving same mark | 30 minutes | 100% | |
| Essay | 50% | Individual essay | 2000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Proposals for the Group Project receives verbal and written feedback at various stages.
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.