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DR4589: MODERN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course aims to provide detailed knowledge of key developments in Christian Systematic Theology from the beginning of the modern period through to the start of the 20th century. Through critical consideration of key primary texts, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the ‘landscape’ of modern Christian thought. The course will investigate particular questions concerning developments in theological method, shifts in the role of Scripture in theological endeavour, the relationship between theology and modern philosophy and the changing understanding of the nature of doctrine itself.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Prof Philip Ziegler

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

Select developments in modern Christian thought including the doctrines of God, revelation, anthropology, salvation, history, the idea of 'religion', the nature of the Christian Scriptures and their interpretation, theological method and the nature of Christian doctrine. The seminar will involve reading important primary texts by leading Protestant and Catholic figures from the modern era.

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)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

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Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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