TRS4922 - Themes in Theology and Religious Studies

Objectives:

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

1 Knowledge of the complexity and diversity within religions, including Christianity
2 Critical engagement with key themes and issues in Theology and Religious Studies
3 Ability to discuss and present selected topics in a group
4 Ability to adapt and apply knowledge for classroom teaching
5 Synthesise, organize and present knowledge using a variety of print and on-line resources

Content:

This module will introduce seminal themes and topics in Theology and Religious Studies given by specialists in their fields covering, when available, a selection from these areas: Religious Studies, which will introduce important themes in the world’s major religious traditions (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism), ethics, philosophy of religion, Christian doctrine, Christianity literature and ecclesiology. The students will build a body of work that will include elements relevant for classroom teaching.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module 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, and other methods as appropriate.

Lectures/Seminars
Number of Groups: 40

Assessment:

001 Presentation 20 minutes Max 20%
002 Portfolio 1 1 x 1000 words 40%
003 Portfolio 2 1 x 1000 words 40%


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