BA Classical Civilisation and Theology and Religious Studies

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

- demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of Theology and Religious Studies and Classical Civilisation;
- use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities i.e.
> present a structured and coherent simple argument
> have some knowledge of critical terminology
> be able to communicate the results of their work;
- develop critical skills;
- develop analytical skills;
- appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners;
- demonstrate an awareness of professional and disciplinary boundaries;
- have a basic knowledge of the varieties of language and forms;
- demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the two disciplines;
- be able to interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the study of antiquity
- demonstrate basic knowledge of Classical antiquity: the aspect(s) involved will depend on choice of options and may be literary, historical and/or philosophical;
- achieve basic proficiency in both Christian theology and religious studies.
- depending on module choice, students will also have acquired knowledge of philosophy of religion, further critical reading skills in TRS and an introductory proficiency in the study of one or more major world religions.

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:

- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment in a plural society , related to the subject area(s) studied;
- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility;

These may typically include, to an extent commensurate with the level of study:
- independence of thought;
- capacity for critical reflection and critical judgement;
- ability to gather, memorise, organise and deploy information and to extract key elements from data and identify and solve associated problems;
- ability to select and apply appropriate methodologies;
- ability to engage in analytical and evaluative thinking, lateral thinking and to marshal argument;
- ability to present material orally and in written form;
- ability to work with others, under pressure and to meet deadlines;
- basic IT skills.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:

- demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the two disciplines;
- demonstrating the ability to construct an argument;
- demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies;
- demonstrating some knowledge of Theology and Religious Studies.
- demonstrating some knowledge of Classical antiquity

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the syllabuses of the modules chosen within those specified for the year/programme, but will typically include elements of both formal examination and of assessed essay work.