CENTRE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING - CHRISTIAN STUDIES

Level 1

KL 1021 - GREEK LANGUAGE (NEW TESTAMENT) 1

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Textbook and guidance notes for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Students will prepare grammar exercises and translations for each class. Some of these will be formally marked and the marks recorded for summative asessment.Some will be informally marked and some will be discussed in class.

Feedback

Feedback on formative assessment will be given in written form (individual) and class discussion (general).

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.

KL 1022 - WESTERN RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Continuous assessment 100%: 2 equally weighted essays of 2000 words.

2 essays if both original essays CAS 5 or below. If 1 original essay CAS 6 or above mark carried forward for that essay. New essay questions will be supplied.

Formative Assessment

Chronology to be submitted week 4.

Short assignment of 500 words on key concepts to be submitted week 6.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1023 - CRITICISM AND DEFENCE OF CHRISTIANITY

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Chronology to be submitted week 4.

Short assignment of 500 words on key concepts to be submitted week 6.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1024 - INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Short assignment of 500 words on the evangelists' sources to be submitted week 2.

Short assignment of 500 words on St Matthew and Judaism to be submitted week 4.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1025 - ECCLESIASTICAL LATIN 1

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Textbook and guidance notes for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

KL 1026 - READING THE HEBREW BIBLE

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Chronology to be submitted week 2.

Short analysis of selected biblical verses to be submitted week 4.

Students will be required to prepare notes on biblical verses for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1027 - ST MARK'S GOSPEL

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Short assignment of 500 words on who wrote the Gospel to be submitted week 2.

Short assignment of 500 words on the 'Parable of the Sower' to be submitted week 4.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1028 - OLD TESTAMENT HEROINES

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Hierarchical tree showing significance of women within different texts to be submitted week 2.

Short exercise of 500 words to be submitted week 4.

Students to prepare notes on biblical verses for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1029 - HOMILETICS

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Short assignment of 500 words on the importance of contemporary issues in preaching to be submitted week 2.

Short assignment of 500 words on the role of preacher in the Christian community.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 102A - CHRISTOLOGY

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Chronology to be submitted week 4.

Short assignment of 500 words on key concepts to be submitted week 6.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 102B - BIBLICAL HEBREW 1

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (60%); continuous assessment (40%)

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

KL 102C - ST MATTHEW'S GOSPEL

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Short assignment of 500 words on Matthew's sources to be submitted week 2.

Short assignment of 500 words on the genealogy of Jesus to be submitted week 4.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 102D - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN NEPALI 1

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr Leigh Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

Introduction to the Devanagari script. Correct pronunication of Nepali. Introduction to Nepalese grammatical forms. Nepali conversation and reading. Course will follow Hutt and Subhedi, Teach Yourself Nepali.

Structure

Textbook and guidance notes for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

The 60% continious assessment consists of 1- 5 short grammar or translation execrises each of 300-500 words.

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

KL 102E - SANSKRIT 1

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr Leigh Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

Introduction to the Devanagari script. Correct pronunication. Introduction to Sanskrit grammatical forms. Prose reading. Course will follow Maurer's The Sanskrit Language

Structure

Textbook and guidance notes for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

The 60% continuous assessment consists of 1- 5 short grammar or translation exercises of 300-500 words.

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

KL 1521 - GREEK LANGUAGE (NEW TESTAMENT) 2

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Greek Language (New Testament) 1 or equivalent

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Textbook and guidance notes for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

KL 1522 - BIBLICAL HEBREW 2

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Biblical Hebrew 1 or equivalent

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Students will prepare translations for each class. Some of these will be formally marked and the marks recorded for summative asessment.Some will be informally marked and some will be discussed in class.

Feedback

KL 1523 - INTRODUCTION TO WORSHIP

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Chronology to be submitted week 4.

Short assignment of 500 words on key concepts to be submitted week 6.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1524 - INDIAN RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Chronology of either Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism of to be submitted week 4.

Short assignment of 500 words on key concepts to be submitted week 6.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1525 - ECCLESIASTICAL LATIN 2

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Ecclesiastical Latin 1 or equivalent

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Textbook and guidance notes for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

KL 1526 - EXODUS

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Chronology to be submitted in week2

Short exegesis of selected biblical verses to be submitted week 4.

Students to prepare notes on biblical verses for discusion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1527 - JESUS OF NAZARETH: THE MAN AND THE MYTHS

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Chronology to be submitted week 2.

Short assignment of 500 words on the criteria for the assessment of traditions about the Historical Jesusto be submitted week 4.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 1528 - THE EARLY CHURCH

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Structure

Workbook for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Chronology to be submitted week 2.

Short assignment of 500 words on the ideal of martyrdom to be submitted week 4.

Students will be required to prepare notes on study questions for discussion at each class.

Feedback

KL 152D - SANSKRIT 2

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr Leigh Clayton

Pre-requisites

Sanskrit 1 or equivalent

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

This course introduces further study of the grammar and vocabulary of Sanskrit.Students will translate Sanskrit texts and will consider questions of interpretation and contextualisation.

Structure

Textbook and guidance notes for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

The 60% continuous assessment consists of 2-4 short transaltion exercises of 500 words.

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

KL 152E - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN NEPALI 2

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr Leigh Clayton

Pre-requisites

Introduction to Modern Nepali 1 or equivalent

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

This course introduces further study of the grammar and vocabulary of Nepali.Students will translate Nepali texts and will consider questions of interpretation and contextualisation.

Structure

Textbook and guidance notes for self-study
1 one and a half hour audio-conferenced tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 one hour written examination (40%); continuous assessment (60%)

The 60% continuous assessment consists of 2-4 short translation exercises of 500 words.

1 one hour written examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

Level 2

KL 200C / KL 250C - ST LUKE'S GOSPEL

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

A Gospel Course at level 1.

Notes

This course will run in the second half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 250C.

Overview

The course is divided into units, covering Luke’s purpose in writing the Gospel, and tracing the main human themes in the plan of God, the nature of salvation, and the identity of Jesus.

Structure

Fortnightly audio-conferenced tutorials in addition to private study with a Course Workbook.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

KL 200D / KL 250D - HEBREW PROPHETS 2: THE BOOK OF ISAIAH

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Any Level 1 course on the Hebrew Bible.

Notes

This course is available in session 2009/10 as KL 200D.
This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

The course will focus on the Book of Isaiah, examining the content, nature and variety of materials it contains, the historical contexts in which the material may have arisen, and the literary and theological significance of its canonical form. The course will include in-depth study of selected passages and sections of the book.

Structure

Six audio-conferenced seminar workshops with a Course Workbook.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

KL 200H / KL 250H - I CORINTHIANS

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will be available in session 2009/10 as KL 200H. This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

A study in the accurate interpretation of I Corinthians with an appreciation of its relevance to modern church life. Methods of study of a New Testament epistle will be considered with particular emphasis on understanding problems in the church in Corinth set against their Graeco-Roman background, and Paul's responses to them set against his Jewish inheritance.

Structure

Fortnightly seminars in addition to private study with learning support materials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

KL 200J / KL 250J - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PSALMS

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

A level 1 Hebrew Bible course.

Notes

This course will be available in session 2009/10 as KL 250J. This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

The course examines the cultural heritage of the Psalms, their origin and development, the varieties of Psalms, modern literary criticism and theological issues about the Psalms. There is close study of selected Psalms.

Structure

Six fortnightly audio-conferenced seminar tutorials, with a Course Workbook.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

KL 200K / KL 250K - INTERMEDIATE HEBREW TEXTS 1

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

KL 150L or equivalent.

Notes

This course will run in the first half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 200K.

Overview

This course aims to build on the knowledge and experience of Hebrew grammar and translation to give confidence in reading a variety of Biblical texts in the original language. The course introduces students to the translation of Genesis 1-3 and of extracts from Wisdom and the liturgical Psalms.

Structure

Weekly audio-conferenced tutorials.

Assessment

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

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

KL 200L / KL 250L - INTERMEDIATE HEBREW TEXTS 2

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

KL 200K or equivalent

Notes

This course will run in the second half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 250L.

Overview

This course builds upon KL200K. It introduces students to the translation of a whole narrative book, Jonah 1-3, and of some prophetic literature, Amos 3-7.

The course will enable students to explore different writing genres, textual issues, and the theology of a selection of Hebrew Bible texts.

Structure

Weekly audio-conferenced tutorials.

Assessment

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

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

KL 200M / KL 250M - THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

At least one course at level 1.

Notes

This course will run in the first half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 200M.

Overview

Consideration of the human search for meaning, value and purpose in life; non-religious forms of the search; the social context of religious questions; characteristic religious questions; single questions and plural answers; child and adolescent questions of meaning; theories of the development of faith; structures for understanding religious questions; approaches to understanding the self and other people.

Structure

Fortnightly audio-conferenced seminar workshops with a Course Workbook.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

KL 200Q / KL 250Q - APPROACHING ISLAM

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

KL 1004 / KL 1504 Near Eastern Faiths or KL 100C / KL 150C Indian Religious Traditions.

Notes

This course will be available in the second half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 250Q.

Overview

This course will examine what constitutes the traditional teaching of Islam, and will examine different understandings of Islamic cultures from different parts of the world. It will look closely at the issue of Islamophobia.

Structure

Six fortnightly audio-conferenced tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (60%) and 1 two-hour written examination (40%).

Resit: Two essays (60%) and 1 two-hour written examination (40%).

KL 200U / KL 250U - BUDDHISM

Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

KL 101D / KL 151D Indian Religious Traditions or KL 1004 / KL 1504 Near Eastern Faiths

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

This course will focus on and explore the tradition of Theravada Buddhism from its formation to its place in the modern world. It will specifically cover historical foundation, scriptural and literary traditions, philosophy, regional transitions and variations, modern contexts and gender issues.

Structure

1½ hour audio-conferenced seminar per fortnight.

Assessment

1st Attempt: One 2,500 word essay (40%), 1 presentation (10%), 1 two-hour written examination (50%).

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

KL 25SH - SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will run in 2010/2011.

Overview

The course will explore the role of spirituality within contemporary health care. The concept of 'spirituality' will be explored and discussed along with its relevance to modern medicine. As the course is multi-disciplinary (aimed at doctors, nurses, carers, chaplains, divinity students, etc) it will aim to consider a multi-disciplinary approach to health focusing on the role spirituality plays in healing those with: physical ailments, and mental health issues, as well as caring for the elderly, the disabled (of whatever age, and caring for the dying and their loved ones. A variety of approaches to topics will be explored and evaluated.

Structure

One 1½ hour session per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (100%) made up of: written work - two 2,000 word essay on a set topic (50%) and one 3,000 word essay on a topic of the student's choosing (40%). Tuturial assessment: attendance and participation (5%), and presentation (5%).

Resit: Resubmission of one or both essays.

Level 3

KL 3001 / KL 3501 - ISSUES IN SPIRITUALITY

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

100 credit points including KL 1009 / KL 1509 Introduction to Pastoral Care or equivalent.

Notes

This course will run in the second half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 3501.

Overview

By exploring the relationship between “health”, “healing” and “spirituality”, this course will challenge our traditional understanding of these areas. It will examine the reason for, and the contemporary interest and growth in, spirituality.

Structure

Ten audio-conferenced seminar workshops with a Course Workbook.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays of 2500-3000 words (60%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays of 2500-3000 words (60%).

KL 3002 / KL 3502 - WOMEN, GOD AND THE BIBLE

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

100 credit points from Christian Studies Programme or equivalent.

Notes

This course will be available in session 2009/10 as KL 3002. This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

The course aims to stimulate students to think constructively about the role of women in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and the life of the Church. It includes an exploration of feminism on theology and inclusive language in the Bible and Church.

Structure

Ten weekly audio-conferenced tutorials, with a Course Workbook and associated material.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (40%) and 2 essays equally weighted (60%).

KL 3004 / KL 3504 - SPECIAL SUBJECT

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

100 credit points in Christian Studies, of which 60 credit points must be at level 2 or above.

Overview

This course allows a student to do in-depth study in a specific area in divinity or religious studies agreed upon with his or her supervisor and approved by the Head of Divinity, History and Philosophy.

Each student will be assigned a supervisor, who will make available regular consultation times.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

KL 3008 / KL 3508 - PAUL'S LETTER TO THE GALATIANS

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

KL 200C / KL 250C, St Luke's Gospel or KL 2003 / KL 2503, St John's Gospel.

Notes

This course will run in the first half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 3008.

Overview

This course will examine Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia, with particular emphasis on understanding their problems set against their historical, cultural and religious background. It will explore Paul's responses in light of his own Jewish background, and will consider the relevance of the epistle for the church in the 21st Century.

Structure

Twelve weekly audio-conferenced tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (60%) and 1 two-hour written examination (40%).

Resit: Two essays (60%) and 1 two-hour written examination (40%).

KL 3009 - TRAVELLING MERCIES: SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Only available to students in Programme Year 3 or 4.

Notes

This course will run in the second half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 3509.

Overview

This course will provide students with the opportunity to read accounts of the lives of spiritually committed people. It will consider a wide range of spiritual autobiographies, journals and memoirs with the intention of developing an understanding of how social context and language mould experience. In addition the course will look at the ways in which God is perceived to intervene in people's lives and the responses that are made by those who perceive God as acting in their life. The course will be loosely chronological in the ordering of material but the emphasis will be on reading from a broad range of Christian material.

Structure

1 one-and-a-half hour audio-conferenced seminar per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (40%) and two equally weighted 3,000 word essays (60%).

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

KL 300M / KL 350M - MYSTICISM

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

100 credit points from Christian Studies programme or equivalent

Overview

This course will look at some of the key issues in the study of mysticism What is mysticism? How does mysticism differ from religion? Is there secular mysticism? Is mysticism universal? How much does mysticism vary from culture to culture and from period to period? Are the claims of mystics true? Why do persons and peoples practice mysticism?Is mystical experience spontaneous or induced?

Readings will be drawn from biblical, ancient Greek, medieval, Eastern, and nonreligious cases of mysticism, and from philosophical assessments and social scientific explanations of mysticism.

Structure

1 one and a half hour audio conferenced seminar per week..

Assessment

1st attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%); one essay of 3000 words (50%).

Resit: 1 two hour examination (100%)

Formative Assessment

Feedback

KL 3040 / KL 3540 - THEORIES OF RELIGION

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

100 credit points from Christian Studies programme or equivalent.

Notes

This course will be available in the first half-session of 2010/2011 as KL 3040.

Overview

A survey of leading theories of religion from the fields of anthropology, sociology, psychology, and religious studies. The main issues to be considered will be: what aspects of religion is each theory trying to explain; what aspects does the theory succeed in explaining; how does the theory reflect the discipline from which it comes?

Structure

1 one-and-a-half hour audio conferenced seminar per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%); one essay of 3,000 words (50%).

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

Level 4

KL 4001 / KL 4501 - DISSERTATION

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Evidence of ability to study at this level.

Notes

This course is designed for students who have completed a number of courses in the Christian Studies Programme, and who have shown in their essay work the capacity for independent study.

Overview

The dissertation topic must be approved as suitable by the academic co-ordinator for the Christian Studies Programme. Each candidate will have a supervisor to offer guidance and support throughout the dissertation course. It is envisaged that the dissertation topic will often have as its starting point some aspect of the material introduced in a taught course, but approved topics will not be restricted to this. A systematic introduction to working on dissertations will be provided.

Structure

Seminars and individual contact as and when required.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Dissertation (100%).

KL 4003 / KL 4503 - BIBLICAL THEOLOGIES – THEMES AND QUESTIONS IN THE HEBREW BIBLE

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in Programme Year 4.

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

This course aims to familiarise students with some issues and controversies central to the Hebrew Bible, and to Foster a relatively sophisticated understanding of the world of the Hebrew Bible. Themes explained include the concept of the Promised Land; and issues of social justice; theodicy and creation; monarchy and messiahship; revelation; monotheism and polytheism.

Structure

Twelve audio-conferenced tutorials of 90 minutes each.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (40%) and in-course assessment (60%).

KL 4008 - MYTH

Credit Points: 30
Course Coordinator: Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Only available to students in Programme Years 3 or 4.

Notes

This course will not run in 2010/2011.

Overview

A survey of eight leading theories of myth from the fields of anthropology, sociology, psychology, and religious studies. The focus will be on the differing answers the theories give to the questions of the origin, the function, and the subject matter of myth. Each theory will be applied to a familiar myth.

Structure

1 one-and-a-half hour audio-conferenced seminar per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%); one essay of 3,000 words (50%).

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