TRS5902 - Religions, Peace and Peacemaking

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the various ways in which the major world faiths have provided an impetus and means for peacemaking;
2. Assess and evaluate the various phenomena of religious violence;
3. Demonstrate understanding of, and evaluate, the various phenomena of religious non-violence, pacifism and secularism;
4. Analyse and assess the theological, philosophical and scriptural arguments deployed in relation to violence, nonviolence and peacemaking.

Content:

This module will explore the role played by the major world faiths in contexts of conflict and violence. It will explore historical and contemporary conflicts within and between religions, between religious and secular powers, and religious attempts to avert or end war; these will include conflicts in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. It will encourage robust analysis of theological, philosophical and scriptural arguments related to these areas.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The course will be taught in plenary sessions which will make use of a blend of teaching and learning methods. These will normally include: lecture-style presentations by the tutor; seminar-style discussion of a particular topic; informal prepared presentations by students, followed by discussion; other exercises as appropriate to material and group. Guidance on reading in preparation for each session and activity will be given; and learning will be supported where appropriate by VLE and other electronic resources. Guidance on research and essay-writing will be embedded in the learning and teaching process throughout the module; and may also be supported by tutorial guidance on essay plans and drafts if required.

Lectures/Seminars
Contact Hours 40
Number of Groups 1

Assessment:

001 Presentation 20 minutes (end of sem 1) 20%
002 Portfolio 1 x 2000 words 30%
003 Assessed essay 1 x 2500 words 50%


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