DI5529 A Selected Modern Theologian

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

10-1 Tuesday

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module Staff

Dr E Grant

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Module description

This module will allow students to engage at length and in depth with the thought of a single, formative, thinker. Particular attention will be given to the deep systematic structures of the corpus, and to the ways in which historical and cultural context informs the theological interests and constructions of the thinker.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2x1.5 hour seminar (x 5 weeks) (Weeks 7-11)

Scheduled learning hours

15

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

135

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate their understanding of the main contours of Edwards's theology.
  • Appreciate and articulate how individual theological formation is shaped by cultural and intellectual context.
  • Construct and sustain a sophisticated argument on a specific area of Edwards's theology.
  • Frame independent perspectives on complex questions, and to consider carefully possible objections to those positions.
  • Develop and sustain arguments clearly and cogently, in group discussion and written work.