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DR455E: SCOTTISH REVIVALS (2022-2023)

Last modified: 22 Feb 2023 12:11


Course Overview

This course will examine the manifestations of religious revivals in Scotland from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries within their economic, political, religious and social historical contexts. Firstly, it will explore the various traditions of revival that have emerged during the course of the previous 300 years. Secondly, it will review the historiography of revival studies and will consider the theories that surround religious movements. Thirdly, it will consider the timing and manner of these demonstrations of religious enthusiasm. Fourthly, it will analyse the people who were affected by revivals. Fifthly, it will investigate the effects of religious movements within the lives of the communities where they have been experienced. Finally, the course will appraise the significance of revival within the wider tradition of the Christian church in Scotland in modern times.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr K.S. Jeffrey

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 4
  • Any Undergraduate Programme
  • One of () or Certificate in Christian Studies or Diploma in Christian Studies

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will examine the manifestations of religious revivals in Scotland from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries within their economic, political, religious and social historical contexts. Firstly, it will explore the various traditions of revival that have emerged during the course of the previous 300 years. Secondly, it will review the historiography of revival studies and will consider the theories that surround religious movements. Thirdly, it will consider the timing and manner of these demonstrations of religious enthusiasm. Fourthly, it will analyse the people who were affected by revivals. Fifthly, it will investigate the effects of religious movements within the lives of the communities where they have been experienced. Finally, the course will appraise the significance of revival within the wider tradition of the Christian church in Scotland in modern times.


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 41 Feedback Weeks 43

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Word Count 3500
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Analyse the composition of those affected by revivals
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Identify the main traditions of revival in Scotland
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Explain the effects of revivals within the communities where they are experienced
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Distinguish the various theories of revivalism
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Appraise the significance of revivals within the tradition of the church in Scotland
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Interpret the factors that influence the timing and manner of revivals

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 30 Feedback Weeks 32

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Feedback

Feedback will be provided by the course coordinator

Word Count 3500
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Appraise the significance of revivals within the tradition of the church in Scotland
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Distinguish the various theories of revivalism
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Interpret the factors that influence the timing and manner of revivals
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Analyse the composition of those affected by revivals
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Identify the main traditions of revival in Scotland
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Explain the effects of revivals within the communities where they are experienced

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Distinguish the various theories of revivalism
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Interpret the factors that influence the timing and manner of revivals
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Identify the main traditions of revival in Scotland
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Explain the effects of revivals within the communities where they are experienced
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Appraise the significance of revivals within the tradition of the church in Scotland
ProceduralAnalyseThe students will learn to Analyse the composition of those affected by revivals

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