MO5103 Aspects of Reformation

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

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

To be arranged.

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

Module coordinator

Dr M A McLean

Dr M A McLean
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The module explores approaches and methods employed in the study of early modern religious history. The emphasis is upon individual reading and seminar discussion. The intention of the class is to develop a sense of historical development in early modern research. Topics covered across the two semesters will include: humanism; Lutheranism; Calvinism; Catholicism; religious radicalism; co-existence and toleration; society and gender.

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Fortnightly 2-hour seminar.

Scheduled learning hours

12

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

Guided independent study hours

288

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