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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.
| 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 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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 32 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided by the course coordinator |
Word Count | 3500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Interpret the factors that influence the timing and manner of revivals |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Analyse the composition of those affected by revivals |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Identify the main traditions of revival in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Explain the effects of revivals within the communities where they are experienced |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Appraise the significance of revivals within the tradition of the church in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Distinguish the various theories of revivalism |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 41 | Feedback Weeks | 43 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided by the course coordinator |
Word Count | 3500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Identify the main traditions of revival in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Explain the effects of revivals within the communities where they are experienced |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Appraise the significance of revivals within the tradition of the church in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Distinguish the various theories of revivalism |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Interpret the factors that influence the timing and manner of revivals |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Analyse the composition of those affected by revivals |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Distinguish the various theories of revivalism |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Interpret the factors that influence the timing and manner of revivals |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Identify the main traditions of revival in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Explain the effects of revivals within the communities where they are experienced |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Appraise the significance of revivals within the tradition of the church in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | The students will learn to Analyse the composition of those affected by revivals |
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