DI5353 Reconciliation: Divine and Human

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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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 11

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.

Planned timetable

2-5 Tuesday

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 explores the doctrine of reconciliation and its implications for human relationships from the perspective of analytic theology. It proceeds through an engagement with biblical exegesis and theological retrieval to analyse the essential features of the Christian doctrines of reconciliation and forgiveness. This it will carry out by considering the key elements in the biblical interpretation of God's relationship to humanity. Second, it will engage in critical analysis of influential expositions of the atonement and reconciliation in the history of theology. Third, it will assess the socio-political implications of the theology of reconciliation and forgiveness.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 seminar of 3 hours (x10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

30

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

Guided independent study hours

270

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Articulate the doctrine of reconciliation in Christian thought, focusing on themes pertaining to creation and the fall, theological anthropology, Christology, and the doctrine of God
  • Discuss and evaluate key contemporary debates bearing on these themes
  • Demonstrate improved abilities in close textual reading, historical and abstract reasoning
  • Demonstrate improved skills in public presentations, group discussions, and research writing

DI5353 Reconciliation: Divine and Human

Academic year

2025 to 2026 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 11

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.

Planned timetable

2-5 Tuesday

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 Dr J Michelson

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 explores the doctrine of reconciliation and its implications for human relationships from the perspective of analytic theology. It proceeds through an engagement with biblical exegesis and theological retrieval to analyse the essential features of the Christian doctrines of reconciliation and forgiveness. This it will carry out by considering the key elements in the biblical interpretation of God's relationship to humanity. Second, it will engage in critical analysis of influential expositions of the atonement and reconciliation in the history of theology. Third, it will assess the socio-political implications of the theology of reconciliation and forgiveness.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 seminar of 3 hours (x10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

30

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

Guided independent study hours

270

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Articulate the doctrine of reconciliation in Christian thought, focusing on themes pertaining to creation and the fall, theological anthropology, Christology, and the doctrine of God
  • Discuss and evaluate key contemporary debates bearing on these themes
  • Demonstrate improved abilities in close textual reading, historical and abstract reasoning
  • Demonstrate improved skills in public presentations, group discussions, and research writing