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DR406A: THE THEOLOGY OF KARL BARTH (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Karl Barth is considered to be one of the most significant Christian theologians of recent times. His work as a pastor in Switzerland and later as a professor in Germany and Switzerland coincided with many of the defining events of the last century. This course critically explores the theology of Barth, attending to his context and to his person. It proceeds by way of a close critical reading of a series of Barth's writings covering the different periods of his life, and considers his ongoing relevance for theology today.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Paul Nimmo

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

This seminar-based course treats major texts and themes in the theology of Karl Barth. In addition to exploring the early development of Barth's thought, the course will devote particular attention to Barth's mature theology as it comes to expression in the Church Dogmatics. In doing so, it will raise questions about the historical significance of Barth's work, its contemporary reception, and its constructive potential.

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: 10% Seminar Participation 30% Expository Course essay (1500 words) 60% Research Course essay (4000 words)

Resit: Resits are not generally permitted at level 4.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment from both instructors and peers will be an essential part of the work of the seminar. This is given orally during the course of group discussions.

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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