Summary

74 modules found

  2. DI1001 - God and the World: Introducing Theology

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    10.00 am Mon, Tue, Thu
    Assessment
    Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Rev K Bosse

    This module will address a variety of themes within Christian theology. Each theme will be approached with a view to its biblical roots and historical development, its critical…

  3. DI1003 - The Art of Biblical Literature: Introducing the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    12.00 noon Mon, Tue, Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Prof W A Tooman

    The Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) constitutes the earliest scriptures of Judaism and Christianity. It is one of the foundational documents of Western culture, deeply influencing…

  4. DI1004 - Hebrew 1: Introduction to Hebrew Language

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    1.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr E P Knudson

    This module aims to give students a sufficient knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of Old Testament Hebrew to be able to read and analyse prescribed texts. Grammar and…

  5. DI1005 - New Testament Greek 1

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    4-5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr E P Knudson

    This module constitutes the first of a two-module New Testament Greek sequence. It introduces the first half of the essential grammar, morphology, and vocabulary of New Testament…

  6. DI1006 - Jesus and the Gospels

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    12.00 noon Mon, Tue, Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr T J Lang

    The purpose of this module is to build a fundamental understanding of the historical and theological significance of the life and teachings of Jesus, particularly as represented…

  7. DI1009 - Introduction to World Religions

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 4.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu; Tutorials: Fri
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Prof M I Aguilar

    This module aims to provide a basic introduction to the major world religions apart from Christianity. It will consider methodologies for the comparative study of religions and…

  8. DI1014 - The Good Life: Christian Ethics and Human Flourishing

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Mon, Tue, Thu 10am
    Assessment
    Coursework - 50%, Written exam - 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr D E M Daniel

    What does it mean to be happy? Is it wanting what you have or having what you want? Is a good life the same as a happy life? Does a good person choose moral duty over happiness or …

  9. DI1201 - From Adam to Apocalypse: The Bible and Western Culture

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    3.00 pm, Mon, Tue, Thu
    Assessment
    70% coursework, 30% exam
    Coordinator
    Dr D G Snoek

    No other book has had a more profound effect on the history of Western civilisation than the Bible, influencing all western cultures and inspiring many of the works of literature, …

  10. DI2002 - Hebrew 2

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    1-2 Mon, Tues, Thurs
    Assessment
    Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr E P Knudson

    This module will extend students’ skills in Hebrew phonology, morphology, and syntax. It consists of the continued introductory study of Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and reading of …

  11. DI2003 - Christ, Paul, and the Origins of Christianity A (English Texts)

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    11.00 am Mon, Tue, Thu
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%
    Coordinator
    Prof D M Moffitt

    This module examines the developing theology of the New Testament, paying particular attention to the issue of unity and diversity, and to the themes of Christology and…