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DR351I: READING CLASSIC THEOLOGICAL TEXTS (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Learning to do theology well is in large part a matter of learning to read. This course offers a chance to read in-depth and at length in a single landmark text of the Christian theological tradition. Each year, we will practice the challenging and rewarding art of close reading on a different text. This year, we will be devoting ourselves to some key sections of one of the most important and influential works of western Christianity, Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Donald Wood

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

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The history of Christian Theology comprises, in large part, a series of landmark texts. Only very occasionally, however, are students expected to read such classic primary texts in their entirety. In this course a selection of such texts will be available for students to work through in seminar-style groups which will meet every week. The emphasis here is on student-led collaborative work. Each student runs at least one of the sessions, though a member of staff will chair the sessions. Student leadership of seminar sessions forms part of the assessment. The classic texts selected for study will vary depending on the course ordinator.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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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

1st Attempt: One 2,500 word essay (60%); class participation/leadership (10%); 1 two-hour written examination (30%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment from both instructors and peers will be an essential part of the work of the seminar.

Feedback

Formative feedback to be given in seminar discussion generally.

Feedback for summative assessment will given in written form: detailed comments on an essay feedback form for each student plus class discussion for general errors and advice for improvement.

Written feedback on exam performance available on request.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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