Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN3167: Christianity and Other Faiths
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN3167: Christianity and Other Faiths
| Type | Open | Level | 3 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Available in 2016/17 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- 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:
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 | |
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Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| 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
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University