University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not available as an optional module for any other programme, except with the Permission of the Head of School.

Planned timetable: Thur - 14:00 - 17:00

Theology and the arts is a burgeoning area of scholarly concern, though it encompasses a multiplicity of approaches and can proceed in radically different directions. This module will provide a contextualized introduction to the field by considering a number of divergent methodologies or modes of theological engagement with the arts. Each of these modes will be examined by means of seminar discussion and private study. Additionally, the module will provide an opportunity for engagement with a wide variety of artistic works (from the fields of literature, music and the visual arts), allowing students to hone their critical skills 'in relation to different media' and evaluate the theoretical models.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take DI5431

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3-hour seminar (x10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 30

Guided independent study hours: 270

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 60%, 3-hour Written Examination = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%

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

Module coordinator: Dr G R Hopps
Module teaching staff: Dr G Hopps
Module coordinator email grh10@st-andrews.ac.uk