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DR3092: SPECIAL SUBJECT (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

‘Secularism’ is a widely discussed phenomenon; it appears often in headlines, on the news and in public debate. As the UK and other Western countries appear to be increasingly detached from religion, it is important to understand the nuances of this thesis, what it looks like, and what impact it might have. This course will offer students an opportunity to explore the key issues and debates associated with Western secularisation. Students will begin by learning about history and development of secularism and classical secularisation theories, before examining the more recent idea of a ‘return to the sacred’ (in the form of civil religion and new forms of spirituality, such as ‘godless churches’). Students will be encouraged to consider various perspectives on secularisation, as well as the future implications of these.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Katie Cross

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

  • Any Undergraduate Programme
  • Divinity And Religious Studies (DR)
  • Distance Learning
  • Programme Level 3

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

‘Secularism’ is a widely discussed phenomenon; it appears often in headlines, on the news and in public debate. As the UK and other Western countries appear to be increasingly detached from religion, it is important to understand the nuances of this thesis, what it looks like, and what impact it might have. This course will offer students an opportunity to explore the key issues and debates associated with Western secularisation. Students will begin by learning about history and development of secularism and classical secularisation theories, before examining the more recent idea of a ‘return to the sacred’ (in the form of civil religion and new forms of spirituality, such as ‘godless churches’). Students will be encouraged to consider various perspectives on secularisation, as well as the future implications of these.


Contact Teaching Time

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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

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Learning Outcomes
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Research paper

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Formative Assessment

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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseBe able to reflect on the special subject topic that has been chosen.
ConceptualEvaluatebe familiar with some primary themes and approaches to the topic chosen for the special subject

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