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DR452P: DEMONS AND SPIRITUAL BEINGS (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Demons and spiritual beings have been part of religions and human life throughout history and continue to be part of our contemporary culture in various forms (from cinema to Halloween). In this course we will explore the theme of demons, demonology, and spiritual beings in various contexts within Religion and beyond. We shall also explore its continuous appeal for people of different historical times, places, and cultures.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Zohar Hadromi-Allouche

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Programme Level 4
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • DR302P Demons and Spiritual Beings (Studied)
  • DR352P Demons and Spiritual Beings (Studied)
  • DR402P Demons and Spiritual Beings (Studied)
  • RS4022 Depictions of Demons and Demonology in Islam (Studied)
  • RS4522 Depictions of Demons and Demonology in Islam (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Demons and spiritual beings have been part of religions and human life throughout history and continue to be part of our contemporary culture in various forms (from cinema to Halloween). In this course we will explore the theme of demons, demonology, and spiritual beings in various contexts within Religion and beyond. We shall also explore its continuous appeal for people of different historical times, places, and cultures.


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


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

  • Quiz (10%)
  • Essay topic, essay plan, and initial bibliography (10%)
  • Introduction (10%)
  • Class presentation (10%)
  • 4000-word essay (60%)

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment principally takes the form of conversation amongst instructors and students during seminar sessions, and this will form an essential part of the work of the seminar.

Feedback

Students get detailed feedback on their essays, and if required on exams as well.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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