University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module will examine and evaluate the concept of the 'person' as used to describe first, the nature of God and the Trinity and, second, the nature of human beings. In doing this it will seek to integrate exegetical, metaphysical and theological analysis and critique. In addition to an assessment of the interpretations of divine personhood and the imago dei in the biblical material and the theological tradition, the course will consider: i) metaphysical issues associated with the concept of identity; ii) the implications of the dualist-physicalist debate; iii) the nature of human relations; and, iv) questions of human uniqueness and purposiveness.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour lecture (x 11 weeks), 2-hour seminar (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 355

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: Where a student fails the assessment for a taught module, one or more such components of coursework originally graded at less than 7 may be revised and resubmitted. The weighted-mean grade for reassessed components will be added to the weighted-mean grade for original (i.e first) submission-components. This new overall grade will be capped at 7.

Personnel

Additional information from school

Please note the teaching for this Module does not start until mid April due to Fractional staff involved in teaching. Exam results reported after the main diet (Mid June).