Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2020-2021 (archived)
Module THEO1171: INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
Department: Theology and Religion
THEO1171: INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
| Type | Open | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2020/21 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To provide an introduction to the history of Christianity and to its relationships with its social and cultural contexts.
- To introduce students to theological sources from different periods of Christian history.
- To equip students with skills and knowledge for further study of this subject area at level 2.
Content
- This module introduces students to the development of Christianity over 2000 years.
- It explores the interrelationship between the Christian religion and its social and cultural contexts, examining the ways in which Christianity has shaped and been shaped by its environment.
- Students will have opportunities to engage with primary sources.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with the study of the history of Christianity, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study.
- Knowledge of the history of Christianity and of the relationship between Christianity and its social and cultural contexts.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Basic experience in the handling of primary theological texts and an appreciation of the associated problems.
Key Skills:
- Skills in the acquisition of information through reading and research, and in the structured presentation of information in written form.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures convey information and exemplify an approach to the subject-matter, enabling students to develop a clear understanding of the subject and to improve their skills in listening and in evaluating information.
- Seminars enhance subject-specific knowledge and understanding both through preparation and through interaction with students and staff, promoting awareness of different viewpoints and approaches and engaging with the use of primary texts.
- Formative essays and gobbets develop subject-specific knowledge and understanding, along with student skills in the acquisition of information through reading and research, and in the structured presentation of information in written form.
- Examinations assess subject-specific knowledge and understanding, along with student skills in the structured presentation of information in written form under time constraints. .
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 22 | ■ |
| Seminars | 12 | 6 in Michaelmas Term, 6 in Epiphany Term | 1.5 hours | 18 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 160 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| three-hour examination | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
• Formative Assessment (500 words) – Michaelmas Term • Formative Assessment (1500 words) – Epiphany Term
■ 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