University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

S°ren Kierkegaard is one of the most exciting and influential philosophers of the last 200 years. He was also one of the most original Christian thinkers of this same period. This module will explore the key themes in his thought that bear on the task of Christian theology. In particular, we shall consider his account of what it means to become a Christian and how this process takes place. In the course of this we shall consider his analyses of human freedom and responsibility, sin and despair, faith, love, passion and the imagination as also his profound and highly pertinent insights into Christology, revelation, prayer, and hermeneutics.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass DI3703 and pass DI3704

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1-hour lecture and 2-hour seminar.

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 267

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-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 teaching staff: Dr A Torrance