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2005/06 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

THEO2380 Christian Believing

20 creditsClass Size: 100

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2005/06

This module is approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module students will have gained an understanding of basic questions in the philosophy of religion, particularly in relation to the development of fundamental theology in the Christian tradition. They will be able to handle biblical, patristic, historical and contemporary texts in order to discuss the logic of particular Christian understandings and to extend their own capacity to articulate central doctrines-of humanity, of the person and work of Jesus Christ, of the Trinity.

Syllabus

The module will discuss such topics as the nature of belief; arguments for the existence of God; prayer and miracles; theological language; Christology; atonement; Trinity.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 17 x 1 hour; Seminars: 5 x 1 hour.

Methods of assessment

Assessed work totalling 6,000 words typically one essay of 3,000 words (at 60%); and too shorter papers of 1500 words each (at 40%).

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 27/04/2006

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