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DI1001   God and the World: Introducing Theology

Academic year(s): 2024-2025

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 10.00 am Mon, Tue, Thu

This module will address a variety of themes within Christian theology. Each theme will be approached with a view to its biblical roots and historical development, its critical reception and restatement in the modern period, and its significance for contemporary theological reflection. Themes covered will include: The problem of 'God' in the modern world; who is Jesus Christ and what difference does it make?; Trinity, Spirit and community; Diagnosis and cure - models for salvation; Beginnings and endings - the origin and destiny of the world. Through consideration of these themes students will also be introduced to several key figures in the history of theology.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 lectures, one tutorial

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 156

Assessment pattern

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


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

Personnel

Module coordinator: Reverend K Bosse
Module teaching staff: TBC
Module coordinator email kb232@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

  • Present knowledge of the historical, social, cultural, and philosophical developments that informed Christian theology, the formulation of its doctrines and the developments of its practices throughout the history of Christianity.
  • To trace the Biblical roots in the articulation of doctrine, to assess the development of doctrinal and ethical traditions and to grasp the contemporary formulations of theological thought.
  • Develop their own theological and philosophical judgment and to reason theologically in defence and criticism of other theological views and so, in general, to contribute to a culture of discussion in groups, learning to interact with others in a critical yet charitable fashion.
  • Demonstrate an increasing command of relevant research and analytical tools, including locating relevant information from on-line resources, textual and bibliographical databases, and libraryholdings.
  • Summarise and interact more effectively with complex arguments through class discussions and tutorials in order to grasp the dialogical character of rationality.
  • Access resources available through information technology and the University library.