University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: Lecture 11.00 am - 12.00 noon Tue, Seminar 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Thu (Classes held in Weeks 7 - 11 essay submitted in week 12) - Time to be confirmed

This module involves close study of key thinkers in the history of theological ethics, focusing on a key thinker from each of five different historical periods: Bible and early church, patristic, medieval, early modern, and twentieth century. Our goal is to understand how these thinkers relate to one another, how theological ethics relates to other aspects of theology like the study of doctrine and Scripture, and how they continue to influence thinking even today - often without our noticing their influence! The module will also provide helpful background for those students who plan to take 4000-level modules in theological ethics.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass DI2000

Co-requisite(s): You must also take DI3703

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 1-hour lecture and 1 x 2-hour seminar (x 5 weeks).

Scheduled learning hours: 15

Guided independent study hours: 135

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr J M Perry
Module teaching staff: Dr J Perry
Module coordinator email jmp24@st-andrews.ac.uk