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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN3167: Christianity and Other Faiths
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN3167: Christianity and Other Faiths
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- THMN2207
Aims
- To describe a 'religious map' of contemporary Britain
- To explore the missiological significance of culture and of other faiths
Content
- <text required>
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module the students will:
- have had some direct contact with non-Christian faiths in Britain
- be able to show an understanding of the variety of religious belief and practice in Britain
- be able to outline the religious phenomena of 'New Age' movement and folk religion
- give an account of issues connected with dialogue and mission in relation to Islam in contemporary Britain
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- 14 hours contact time, including lectures, discussion, visits as well as using representatives of Other Faiths as lecturers and seminar leaders.
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 demonstrating an understanding of the practical and ministerial aspects of an area of religion in contemporary Britain. | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
A 500 word outline proposal identifying issues to be addressed in essay/presentation will be discussed with each student and given written feedback
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.