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2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
THEO2090 The Theology of St Paul
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
Pre-requisites
THEO2070 | Intro to the New Testament |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
What kind of person was Paul and what did he do? Which N.T. letters did he really write and from where did he get his ideas and knowledge? These questions and others will be addressed in this module. In addition we shall explore some of the major theological themes in Pauline Christianity and some key passages of text in the letters.Objectives
To introduce and examine the main theological themes to be found in the Pauline corpus. To enable students to develop and apply exegetical skills to selected passages of text in English translation.Syllabus
After setting Paul and his letters in their socio-historical and literary context the syllabus consists of the study of important passages and theological themes in the English text of the letters attributed to Paul, and a critical survey of major scholarly work on Paul's theology.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Reading for lectures; preparation for exams and courseworkMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 2,000-3,000 words | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 60.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 27/04/2012
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