DI4940 Analytic Theology

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

2-5 Monday [same room as DI5354]

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof A B Torrance

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr A Torrance

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides an introduction to analytic theology by locating it within key developments in analytic philosophy over the last four decades. It then proceeds to assess the justification of Christian theological claims in four parts. The first considers the most significant contemporary challenges to Christian theism and the propriety or otherwise of contemporary responses to these. The second considers the relationship between the Christian understanding of God and the nature of revelation. The third assesses the biblical interpretation of God's relationship to history. The final part assesses the significance for the theological epistemology of God's involvement in history.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar and 1 x 1-hour lecture

Intended learning outcomes

  • Students who complete this module will have gained an understanding of the place of history in Christian thought, the interrelationship between Biblical exegesis and theological description and the associated epistemological, methodological and doctrinal challenges. They will be familiar with key contemporary debates bearing on the doctrine of God and will acquire skills in analytic engagement with central Christian beliefs and ideas. Students will also have developed their abilities in close textual reading, historical and abstract reasoning, presentation, discussion, and research writing.