University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not available as an optional module for any other programme, except with the Permission of the Head of School.

Planned timetable: 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm Thu

The arts are central to most human cultures, and are widely valued as an important and enriching part of our existence together as creatures in God's world. Today there is a burgeoning interest in the arts among theologians and biblical scholars across the denominational and theological spectrum. But this takes many different forms and proceeds in some rather divergent directions. This module will investigate some basic questions of definition and rationale pertaining to the conversation between theology and the arts. Students will examine a representative selection of different accounts of and approaches taken to the conversation within this interdisciplinary field, earthing the generalities of theory in continuous attention to particular artistic texts.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 hours.

Assessment pattern

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

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr G Hopps