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APT305: The Making of the Modern Church

Module Title The Making of the Modern Church
Module Code APT305
Module Tutor Nigel Scotland
School Humanities
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description The historian George Kitson-Clark wrote of religion as one of the great powers at work in Victorian England. This module examines the wide role played by religion in Victorian England and in the early years of the C20th since it was in this period that the roots of the modern church were made. The module centres on the influence of religion on politics, public health, education, social reforms, the arts and literature
Indicative Syllabus The module begins with a focus on the problems which the industrial revolution created for the churches and considers their response. There is a focus on evangelical religion, its worship, beliefs and impact on Victorian society. This includes home missions, societies for prison and factory reform, as well as education. There is coverage of John Henry Newman and the Oxford Movement and nineteenth century Methodism including aspects of revivalism. The last section includes a consideration of Charles Darwin and the emergence of doubt, the rise of political Nonconformity and the growth of foreign mission societies.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this module, students will
a) understand the profound social changes brought about by the industrial revolution;
b) be able to analyse and evaluate the ways in which the social environment and politics shaped worship and theology in Victorian society;
c) be able to analyse and evaluate the impacts which religion made on Victorian society;
d) be able to analyse and evaluate the extent to which the Victorian church shaped the modern church.

ii. Skills
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to
a) critically assess the differing perspectives and agendas of nineteenth century historians;
b) make effective and appropriate use of primary sources in writing about religion and society;
c) utilise skills of critical analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application.
d) demonstrate applied skills in argumentation, problem solving and independent research.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact: 16%
Private study: 84%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 4000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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