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What do Christians believe? Why do they believe it? Can it (despite everything!) possibly be true? And if so, what difference does it make? Taking an 'insider's view' of Christian belief, this course asks what it means to think and to speak Christianly about God, Jesus, creation, religion, human community and responsibility, death, life and other little things.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will introduce students to the essential elements of historic Christian belief as summarised in the ancient creeds of the church. It will engage students in the practice of theological reflection by examining the central tenets of Christian doctrine in their historical context and contemporary expression. Critical reflection upon the doctrines of God, creation, the person and work of Christ, the Spirit, and the nature and mission of the church will be central concerns.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Three 600-word Reflective Tutorial Assignments, worth in total 60% of the overall grade. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | To develop capacities to read and analyse complex and historical texts. |
| Conceptual | Remember | To build up a working vocabulary and understanding of the technical language of Christian theology. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To formulate and explore questions related to the historical and contemporary significance of Christian doctrines. |
| Factual | Remember | To become acquainted with and understand the central tenets of historic Christian faith as these are set forth and exposited in the teaching of the ancient creeds of the church. |
| Procedural | Apply | To develop capacity for the articulation of complex ideas and argued judgments in both writing and oral exchange. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Final Take Home Examination (2 questions x 600 words), worth 40% of the overall grade. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | To develop capacities to read and analyse complex and historical texts. |
| Conceptual | Remember | To build up a working vocabulary and understanding of the technical language of Christian theology. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To formulate and explore questions related to the historical and contemporary significance of Christian doctrines. |
| Factual | Remember | To become acquainted with and understand the central tenets of historic Christian faith as these are set forth and exposited in the teaching of the ancient creeds of the church. |
| Procedural | Apply | To develop capacity for the articulation of complex ideas and argued judgments in both writing and oral exchange. |
| Procedural | Understand | To recall, summarize, and construct arguments engaged with core Christian doctrines. |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Formative Practice Reflective Tutorial Assignment - to be completed and returned before Week 6. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | To develop capacities to read and analyse complex and historical texts. |
| Conceptual | Remember | To build up a working vocabulary and understanding of the technical language of Christian theology. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To formulate and explore questions related to the historical and contemporary significance of Christian doctrines. |
| Factual | Remember | To become acquainted with and understand the central tenets of historic Christian faith as these are set forth and exposited in the teaching of the ancient creeds of the church. |
| Procedural | Apply | To develop capacity for the articulation of complex ideas and argued judgments in both writing and oral exchange. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Remember | To become acquainted with and understand the central tenets of historic Christian faith as these are set forth and exposited in the teaching of the ancient creeds of the church. |
| Conceptual | Remember | To build up a working vocabulary and understanding of the technical language of Christian theology. |
| Procedural | Understand | To recall, summarize, and construct arguments engaged with core Christian doctrines. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To formulate and explore questions related to the historical and contemporary significance of Christian doctrines. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | To develop capacities to read and analyse complex and historical texts. |
| Procedural | Apply | To develop capacity for the articulation of complex ideas and argued judgments in both writing and oral exchange. |
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