MO3047 The Tudors: Power and Piety in Sixteenth-Century England

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Planned timetable

TBC

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Module coordinator

Dr J G Purdy

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Module Staff

Dr J Purdy

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Module description

The Tudors are the most famous dynasty in English history, containing the striking personalities of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, and ruling over the turbulence of repeated changes of religion from Catholicism to Protestantism and back again. In this module we will explore the structures of power inherent in sixteenth century English government and the dynamics of personal monarchy. How these adapted to the novel conditions of the rule of a boy king (Edward VI) and two queens (Mary I and Elizabeth) will involve discussion both of political practice and ideas about and cultures of rule. The English Reformations will also be analysed to show how politics and religion affected each other.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AT LEAST 60 CREDITS FROM {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

4,000-word essay = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

280

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.