Module THMN3067: Anglicanism

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN3067: Anglicanism

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• To enable students to give an account of the development and content of 'Anglicanism' and to evaluate its coherence and ministerial relevance.

Content

• study of selected historical periods and texts: the English Reformation; Richard Hooker; the Caroline Divines and the Restoration; the Oxford Movement, the rise of Liberalism and the Evangelical reaction; essential modern texts such as the revised Canon Law, Declaration of Assent and Worship and Doctrine Measure and other selected reports of the Doctrine Commission, of the House of Bishops and of the Church of England.
• the development of the Anglican Communion.
• aspects of contemporary Anglicanism such as: 'Forward in Faith', Reform and internal disunity; episcopacy in Anglicanism; lay presidency; establishment; the role of Charismatics within Anglicanism. This section of the module will vary according to current issues and the priorities of the group.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module the students will:
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of key texts of Anglicanism

• be able to offer a critical evaluation of different accounts of Anglicanism, in particular Anglican theological method and Anglican ecclesiology
• be able to analyse and offer a balanced critique of contemporary issues in Anglican theology and life
• be able to locate themselves with critical awareness and an appropriate depth of understanding in relation to the tradition of Anglicanism

• identify and assess the applicability of a range of Anglican insights to their ministerial practice.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• 14 hours contact time — seminars

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

In-class exercise