| Unit name | Medieval Religion: Christianity and Islam |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRSM0134 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Balserak |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will examine the role of religion as a major force in shaping the cultural identity of the people of the Middle Ages. Lectures will examine key themes in religion, philosophy and culture in medieval Islam and Christianity.
The aims of the unit are to:
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1.Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of some of the core devotional, textual and philosophical issues within the topics discussed in the unit.
2.Demonstrate familiarity with some of the central contemporary literature on these issues.
3. analyse and critically appraise these issues, by providing argumentative justification for their position.
4.demonstrate skills in research, academic writing and argumentation.
Additionally (specific to level M), students will be able to
(5) display high level skills in evaluating, analysing, synthesising and (where apt) critiquing images and ideas.
(6) apply existing analytical strategies to new evidence with flexibility and creativity
(7) demonstrate the capacity for independent research
1 x three-hour seminar per week
One summative essay of ca. 5000 words Measures outcomes 1-7
See Blackboard
