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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2019-2020.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

DI5501 The Origins of Christian Theology

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be confirmed

This module examines the beginnings of Christian theology in the New Testament texts, and in early Christian writers. Themes considered may include the doctrine of God; early Christology; ecclesiology; and creation.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 hours. (Weeks 1 - 6).

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

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 T J Lang
Module teaching staff: Dr S Holmes