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.

Who are we? What are we? What does it mean to be human? This module examines theological and philosophical perspectives on what it is to be a human self or person. It does so in conversation with classic texts and contemporary theories in theology and philosophy. Topics will include: body, mind and soul; Christ and the image of God; Christian and atheist existentialism; critical perspectives on human identity (especially race, sexuality, and disability); technology and transhumanism.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass DI2000 or pass DI2010

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 weekly seminars of 1.5 hours each (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 264

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 coordinator: Dr K H Leung
Module teaching staff: Dr King-Ho Leung, Euan Grant
Module coordinator email kl322@st-andrews.ac.uk