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 explores the doctrine of reconciliation and its implications for human relationships from the perspective of analytic theology. It proceeds through an engagement with biblical exegesis and theological retrieval to analyse the essential features of the Christian doctrines of reconciliation and forgiveness. This it will carry out by considering the key elements in the biblical interpretation of God's relationship to humanity. Second, it will engage in critical analysis of influential expositions of the atonement and reconciliation in the history of theology. Third, it will assess the socio-political implications of the theology of reconciliation and forgiveness.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour lecture (x 11 weeks), 2-hour 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: Dr A B Torrance
Module teaching staff: various