University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides an introduction to analytic theology by locating it within key developments in analytic philosophy over the last four decades. It then proceeds to assess the justification of Christian theological claims in four parts. The first considers the most significant contemporary challenges to Christian theism and the propriety or otherwise of contemporary responses to these. The second considers the relationship between the Christian understanding of God and the nature of revelation. The third assesses the biblical interpretation of God's relationship to history. The final part assesses the significance for the theological epistemology of God's involvement in history.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour lecture (x 11 weeks), 2-hour seminar (x 11 weeks) and 1.5-hour weekly institute seminar (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 355

Assessment pattern

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

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: Professor A J Torrance
Module teaching staff: various