University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Lectures: 4.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu; Tutorials: Fri

This module aims to provide a basic introduction to the major world religions apart from Christianity. It will consider methodologies for the comparative study of religions and will investigate how the religions studied (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism) function in contexts within and outwith Britain.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 lectures and 1 tutorial

Scheduled learning hours: 42

Guided independent study hours: 158

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor M I Aguilar
Module teaching staff: Prof M Aguilar, Prof J R Davila
Module coordinator email mia2@st-andrews.ac.uk