KL Coded Courses - CHRISTIAN STUDIES

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will not run in 2012/13.

Overview

This course will present the student with the discipline of homiletics and the challenge of communicating the Gospel in the contemporary world. We will begin by looking at the sermons and rhetorical delivery in Scripture and will continue by discussing the development of the sermon from the Church Fathers to the present day. The use of scripture, themes and the liturgical year will also be discussed.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (100%): 2 equally weighted essays of 2,000 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

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

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.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None.

Notes

This course will run in 2012/13 as KL 20C2 and KL 25C2.

Overview

This course will take a historical perspective on the theology of the sacraments and will consider the chief debates in the early church and the changes in definition of the sacraments brought about by the Reformation. It will also consider the role and significance of the sacraments in the Protestant tradition today.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (100%): 2 equally weighted essays of 2,000 words.

Resit: 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

Two short assignments of 500 words on key concepts to be submitted in weeks 4 & 6.

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

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

Available to students in Programme Year 3.

Overview

An intensive study of a specific area in Divinity or Religious Studies, based on primary sources and other relevant material to allow students to pursue a programme of reading and analysis of a subject area with the support, guidance and direction of an academic well-versed in the subject. It may be used to develop themes encountered in previous study, but will also allow wide reading around the subject, which may provide the focus for the dissertation. Precise subjects available will be determined annually by the department, in consultation with available staff and identified student interest.

Structure

Students are to meet for an initial orientation session at the beginning of the half-session, and on 3-4 occasions with their supervisor.

Assessment

1st Attempt: One 2,500 word literature review (30%), one 1,000 word essay plan (20%), and one 5,000 word essay(50%).

All continuous assessment if all original essays CAS 5 or below. If 1or 2 original essays CAS 6 or above mark carried forward for those essays.

Formative Assessment

Students will receive feedback, comments, and advice from their supervisor.

Feedback

Detailed feedback for the literature review and essay plan will given in written form with advice for improvement prior to the submission of the final essay.

Students will receive prompt and detailed feedback for the final long essay.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None. Available to students at level 3 and 4 only. Students of non-DRS subjects are required to get permission from the course coordinator prior to admission.

Notes

This course will not run in 2012/13.

Overview

The course will explore two major biblical theologies: monotheism and theodicy. It will define, examine & discuss monotheism, polytheism, henotheism and monolatry within the Old Testament. It will examine the place and role of Satan, death and the underworld in the Old Testament. It will also explore issues such as theodicy, views of an oppressive God, theophanies and appearance of God, as well as God's limitations & feminine side.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: Level 3: 1 two-hour written examination (50%); continuous assessment, one 2,500 word essay, 1 class presentation (using PowerPoint) (10%) and 1 handout (10%).

Admission to the exam depends on the submission of all coursework and each item's assessment at CAS 6 or above.

1st Attempt: Level 4:
1 two-hour written examination (50%); continuous assessment, one 3,500 word essay (30%), 1 class presentation (using PowerPoint) (10%) and 1 handout (10%).

Admission to the exam depends on the submission of all coursework and each item's assessment at CAS 6 or above.

Resit: Level 3: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Admission to the exam depends on the submission of all coursework and each item's assessment at CAS 6 or above.

Resit Level 4: No resit.

Formative Assessment

Continuous informal assessment of performance in class, unmarked.

Feedback

Feedback on formative assessment will be given in 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.

Written feedback on exam performance is available on request.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr L Clayton

Pre-requisites

None. Available to students at level 3 and 4 only. Students of non-DRS subjects are required to get permission from the course coordinator prior to admission.

Notes

This course will not run in 2012/13.

Overview

This course will examine Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia, with particular emphasis on understanding its historical, cultural and religious background. It will explore Paul's responses to the Galatian situation in light of his own Jewish background, and will consider the relevance of the epistle for the church in the twenty-first century.

Structure

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

Assessment

1st Attempt: Level 3:
1 two-hour written examination (50%) and one 2,500 word essay.

Admission to the exam depends on the submission of all coursework and each item's assessment at CAS 6 or above.

1st Attempt: Level 4:
1 two-hour written examination (50%) and one 3,500 word essay (50%).

Admission to the exam depends on the submission of all coursework and each item's assessment at CAS 6 or above.

Resit Level 3:
1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Admission to the exam depends on the submission of all coursework and each item's assessment at CAS 6 or above.

Resit Level 4:
No resit.

Formative Assessment

Continuous informal assessment of performance in class, unmarked.

Feedback

Feedback on formative assessment will be given in 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.

Written feedback on exam performance is available on request.