Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46
This course explores the nature of various forms of division and conflict in the contemporary world, and the contribution of theology to community enhancement, peacebuilding and transformation. Grounded in case studies of issues that divide societies, such as race, abortion, social media, and Brexit, the course analyses causes of division as well as (theological) models of protest, forgiveness and transformation, with the question whether reconciliation is possibly or even desirable.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course engages with contemporary issues in society at large that divide groups, communities, regions and nations. Division and conflict impact our daily lives and the choices we make in several ways, be it political, economical or spiritual. This course explores possible causes of divisions and the oft-resulting conflict of difference and division. A variety of case studies serve to look at these causes and of possible ways of transformation. The concepts of protest and forgiveness will be analysed theologically. Furthermore, the question of the possibility and even desirability of reconciliation will be discussed. Theologies of protest, peace, transformation, reconciliation and community will frame the discussions and explorations in this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
3,000 word essay to be submitted in week 11 of the course. Feedback will be provided via a marking rubric, which will be made available to the class and explained in detail during initial lectures/seminars. The rubric will correspond with the Common Grading Scale. |
Word Count | 3000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse differing theological approaches to reconciliation. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate primary themes and approaches to peace and reconciliation within the field of theology |
| Conceptual | Understand | Reflect on the nature and role of division and conflict in contemporary society. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
3,000 word Case Study to be submitted in week 8 of the course. Feedback will be provided via a marking rubric, which will be made available to the class and explained in detail during initial lectures/seminars. The rubric will correspond with the Common Grading Scale. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse differing theological approaches to reconciliation. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate primary themes and approaches to peace and reconciliation within the field of theology |
| Conceptual | Understand | Reflect on the nature and role of division and conflict in contemporary society. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
The resit will be in the form of an essay of 3000 words (100%). |
Word Count | 3000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate primary themes and approaches to peace and reconciliation within the field of theology |
| Conceptual | Understand | Reflect on the nature and role of division and conflict in contemporary society. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse differing theological approaches to reconciliation. |
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