2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Theology and Religious Studies (Part-Time)
| Programme code: | BA-PT/TRS | UCAS code: | V616 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 6 Years | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Tasia Scrutton | Contact address: | t.scrutton@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 365
Entry requirements:
AAB at A level.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Programme specification:
The programme will:
1. In the context of offering students an awareness of the variety of religious traditions and cultures historically, globally and locally, and of the variety within such traditions;
2. and an understanding of their interrelationship with broader currents of culture, politics, history, intellectual development, demographic change, etc;
3. will stimulate sensitive curiosity and fascination about religion and religions, coupled with appropriate intellectual discipline;
4. by offering students a breadth of awareness of the intellectual disciplines through which religions may be approached;
5. so to equip students to choose whether and how to focus their intellectual development on the study of particular religion/s, specific aspect/s of religion, specific discipline/s or method/s for studying religion, or to foster a broad-based approach;
6. by enabling in-depth study of, and critical empathy with, at least one tradition's sacred texts, developed religious thought and reflection, history and practices, as appropriate;
7. so to foster interpersonal and intellectual skills of empathy with critical distance, to give experience and opportunity for working with plurality in and between religions, and with familiar and unfamiliar viewpoints, and with views that differ radically from one's own;
8. and to equip students for understanding, living and working reflectively and responsibly within a plural society, to provide qualifications and skills appropriate for personal development, professional employment and further study in a secular society where religious issues remain influential, though are often unrecognised;
9. in a challenging and supportive learning environment founded on established academic disciplines, where teaching is informed by the research activities of staff.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module in year 1:
| PRHS1025 | Introduction to Academic Skills | 5 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
The following modules are compulsory and must be studied either in Year 1 or Year 2 of the programme:
| THEO1930 | Introduction to the Study of Religion/s | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO1970 | Introducing Theology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students are required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules across Years 1 and 2:
| THEO1015 | Introduction to the Study of Islam | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO1760 | Studying Christianity | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO1900 | Introduction to South Asian Religions | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
In addition, students will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules across Years 1 and 2:
| HPSC1015 | Magic, Science and Religion | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL1007 | Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PRHS1000 | Visions of Humanity: Philosophical, Religious and Scientific Perspectives | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| THEO1350 | Introduction to the Bible | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO1920 | Religion, Politics and Society in the Modern World | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO1960 | Religion in Modern Britain | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Students may take between 0-40 credits of discovery modules across Years 1 and 2 of the programme.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Optional modules:
The following modules are compulsory and must be studied either in Year 1 or Year 2 of the programme:
| THEO1930 | Introduction to the Study of Religion/s | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO1970 | Introducing Theology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students are required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules across Years 1 and 2:
| THEO1015 | Introduction to the Study of Islam | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO1760 | Studying Christianity | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO1900 | Introduction to South Asian Religions | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
In addition, students will be required to study at least 20 credits from the following optional modules across Years 1 and 2:
| HPSC1015 | Magic, Science and Religion | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL1007 | Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PRHS1000 | Visions of Humanity: Philosophical, Religious and Scientific Perspectives | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| THEO1350 | Introduction to the Bible | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO1920 | Religion, Politics and Society in the Modern World | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO1960 | Religion in Modern Britain | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Students may take between 0-40 credits of discovery modules across Years 1 and 2 of the programme.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| THEO2300 | Studying Religion in Context | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study between 60-100 credits from the following optional modules across Years 3 and 4 of the programme:
| FOAR2000 | Research Placement | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHIL2532 | Philosophy of Religion | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PRHS2000 | Human Rights and Religion | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO2000 | Theology and Religious Studies Students into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| THEO2201 | Hindu Traditions | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO2251 | Sociology of Religion | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO2651 | Reading New Testament Texts | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
| THEO2720 | Religion, Gender and Society | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may take between 0-40 credits of discovery modules across Years 3 to 6 of the programme.
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study between 60-100 credits from the following optional modules across Years 3 and 4 of the programme:
| FOAR2000 | Research Placement | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PHIL2532 | Philosophy of Religion | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PRHS2000 | Human Rights and Religion | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO2000 | Theology and Religious Studies Students into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| THEO2201 | Hindu Traditions | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO2251 | Sociology of Religion | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO2651 | Reading New Testament Texts | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
| THEO2720 | Religion, Gender and Society | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may take between 0-40 credits of discovery modules across Years 3 to 6 of the programme.
Year5 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Optional modules:
Students may choose between 80-120 credits from the following optional modules across Years 5 and 6 of the programme:
| ARTF3042 | Cultural Diversity in Museum and Material Culture - Case Study | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3707 | Buddhism: A Lived Tradition | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC3111 | Science and Religion | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
| PRHS3100 | Existentialism and Phenomenology | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3021 | Muslims in Britain: Transnational Communities and Multicultural Politics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3190 | Religions and Global Development | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO3220 | Sin | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3280 | Religion, Politics and the Future | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3306 | Hindu Traditions | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3390 | Philosophy and the Spiritual Life | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO3780 | Pentecostalism as a Public Religion in Africa | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates may choose to study ONE of the following modules across Years 5 and 6 of the programme (either in Year 5 or Year 6):
| PRHS3000 | Independent Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3001 | Integrated Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3700 | External Placement: Beyond the University | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| THEO3880 | The Religious Mapping of Leeds | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may take between 0-40 credits of discovery modules across years 3-6 of the programme
Year6 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Optional modules:
Students may choose between 80-120 credits from the following optional modules across Years 5 and 6 of the programme:
| ARTF3042 | Cultural Diversity in Museum and Material Culture - Case Study | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3707 | Buddhism: A Lived Tradition | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC3111 | Science and Religion | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
| PRHS3100 | Existentialism and Phenomenology | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3021 | Muslims in Britain: Transnational Communities and Multicultural Politics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3190 | Religions and Global Development | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO3220 | Sin | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3280 | Religion, Politics and the Future | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3306 | Hindu Traditions | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| THEO3390 | Philosophy and the Spiritual Life | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| THEO3780 | Pentecostalism as a Public Religion in Africa | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates may choose to study ONE of the following modules across Years 5 and 6 of the programme (either in Year 5 or Year 6):
| PRHS3000 | Independent Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3001 | Integrated Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3700 | External Placement: Beyond the University | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| THEO3880 | The Religious Mapping of Leeds | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may take between 0-40 credits of discovery modules across years 3-6 of the programme
Last updated: 08/05/2017
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