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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN3157: Jewish Christian Relations
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN3157: Jewish Christian Relations
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To increase Jewish-Christian understanding by a study of select themes from the first century of the Common era to the present and to introduce students to dialogue with invited Jewish lecturers.
Content
- Themes such as the following:
- 1. Jesus within first-century Judaism
- 2. Teaching of contempt: anti Judaism in theology and preaching
- 3. The Inquisition and the expulsion of Jews from Spain
- 4. The Shoah and the Catholic Church
- 5. The Shoah and European Jewry
- 6. Jewish Liturgy
- 7. Experience of the Sabbath
- 8. Recent Roman Catholic Church Documents
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- On successful completion of the course the student will:
- 1. have a basic understanding of some key events and periods in the relationship of Jews and Christians.
- 2. be able to reflect constructively on anti-Jewish prejudices in Christian theology and preaching
- 3. have an appreciation of Jewish liturgy and ways of life
Subject-specific Skills
- be able to appreciate the importance of Judaism in inter faith dialogue
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures, seminars and group discussions. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
In-class 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.