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

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 8

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Planned timetable

11.00 am Mon, Tue, Thu

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Module coordinator

Prof D M Moffitt

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Module Staff

Dr D Moffitt

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Module description

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 soteriology. Given the importance of Paul to the development of early Christianity, a significant proportion of the module is devoted to studying his writings and those traditionally understood to be Pauline. The distinctive contributions of other New Testament writings will then be examined, as the coherence of early Christian theology is considered.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

DI2013 PAUL AND THE EPISTLES B (GREEK TEXTS)

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 lectures and 1 tutorial

Scheduled learning hours

40

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

Guided independent study hours

160

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Outcomes of Knowledge and its Application • Students will acquire knowledge of the historical, social, cultural, and theological developments that informed the early church. • Students will develop an understanding of the introductory issues associated with Paul’s letters and other New Testament texts, including questions of history and theology. • Students will be able to articulate and to interact with critical debates in New Testament studies, as it pertains to the course at hand.
  • Outcomes of Generic Intellectual Skill • Students will develop relevant intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis, and reflection, applying them with greater proficiency in oral and written work. • Students will demonstrate an increasing command of relevant research and analytical tools, including locating relevant information from on-line resources, textual and bibliographical databases, and library holdings.
  • Outcomes of Communication and IT Skill • Students will develop their oral and written communication skills and ability to summarize and interact effectively with complex arguments through class discussions and tutorials. • Students will gain greater familiarity with the tools utilized to access resources available through information technology and the University library.
  • Attributes of Autonomy, Accountability, and Working with Others • Students will be accountable for prompt completion of assigned essays, employing self-direction, discipline, and time management. • Students will develop their ability to contribute to a healthy group atmosphere, learning to interact with others in a critical yet charitable fashion.