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THY305: Twentieth-Century Church History
| Module Title | Twentieth-Century Church History |
|---|---|
| Module Code | THY305 |
| Module Tutor | Linda Wilson |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass THY101 and pass THY103 and pass THY206 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module provides an analysis of the history of the Christian Church in the twentieth century. This module is part of the Doctrine and Church History strand. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module looks at the main themes and events of the twentieth century that have been crucial for the development of the Christian church during the period. Issues studied include the two world wars and their impact, church-state relations in East and West, the ecumenical movement since 1910, the development of the main confessional families during the period, theological developments, the growth of Christianity outside the West, Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement, mission and globalisation, relations with other faiths and the impact of continuing secularisation in the West. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the nature and development of world Christianity, historically and theologically, during the twentieth century.
b) Demonstrate that they understand different academic approaches to the study of twentieth-century church history and can critically evaluate their usefulness.
c) Apply critically their understanding of twentieth century church history to present day contexts.
ii. Skills On successful completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate an ability to critically analyse a religion in its historical context. b) Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate tools for historical and theological interpretation, at the same time making appropriate critical judgements as to their value and applicability for this c) Demonstrate an ability to show an empathetic yet critical understanding of other people, cultures, religions and worldviews. d) Reflect critically on how academic study of twentieth-century church history can relate to faith and practice and to their own situation. e) Demonstrate skills in critical analysis, reflection, synthesis and evaluation of selected texts and materials studied on the module. f) Demonstrate applied skills in written argument and expression, problem solving, independent research and collaborative development via e-learning. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided study – 33% Private study – 60% (including reading and assignment writing) Online seminar – 7% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Essay: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Essay: 2000 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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