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SEP412: Sports Ministry: Theology and Society
Module Title | Sports Ministry: Theology and Society |
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Module Code | SEP412 |
Module Tutor | Andrew Parker |
School | Sport and Exercise |
CAT Points | 30 |
Level of Study | 7 |
Pre-requisites | None |
Co-requisites | None |
Restrictions | None |
Brief Description | This module explores the theological, historical, political and cultural underpinnings of sports ministry both in the UK and overseas |
Indicative Syllabus | The module provides a theoretical framework within which sports ministry can be located both in a theological and a socio-political sense. The historical development of domestic sports ministry and leisure provision is analysed in order to track the emergence of the two fields. This enables students to compare and critique competing rationales for sports development and sports ministry work. Case studies of historic and contemporary sports ministry work are then examined in order to apply key theoretical concepts to established practice, and to critique the motives and approaches of stakeholder groups. |
Learning Outcomes | On completion of the module students will be able to: 1) analyse the contested theological and ideological terrain of sports mission; 2) critically examine the implications for sports mission of different theological and paradigmatic approaches; 3) locate competing rationales for sports development and sports mission work in the context of socio-political theory; and 4) evaluate the purpose of contemporary sports mission programmes. |
Learning and Teaching Activities | The Module is delivered through a range of methods comprising intensive study days, blended and online learning and directed independent study: Staff / student contact: 15% Student directed learning: 85% Total study time: 300 hours |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 60% Coursework: Standard: 4000 words or equivalent 002: 40% Coursework: Oral presentation (15 minutes) and Associated Paper (1500 words) |
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. |