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| Unit name |
Human Sexuality: Theological and Ethical Perspectives |
| Unit code |
THRS20169 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Ms. Jacqueline Quarmby |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department |
Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
The unit critically examines contemporary debates on human sexuality in the light of Christian theology and ethics offering a re-evaluation of traditional Christian stances.
On successful completion of the unit the student should:
- be aware of the main strands of Christian thought on human sexuality in the context of contemporary debates
- be aware of the consequent reappraisals of issues in contemporary theological ethics.
- be able to offer their own analysis of issues, supporting their arguments with well-developed arguments
- show a good knowledge of relevant literature.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit the student should:
- be aware of the main strands of Christian thought on human sexuality in the context of contemporary debates
- be aware of the consequent reappraisals of issues in contemporary theological ethics.
- be able to offer their own analysis of issues, supporting their arguments with well-developed arguments
- show a good knowledge of relevant literature.
Teaching Information
Lectures, seminars, group discussion in class.
Individual tutorials
Additional material and forum discussion delivered through the Wesley College OLE (Moodle)
Assessment Information
Two essays of 2500 words (50% each).
Reading and References
- Countryman, W. (1988) Dirt, Greed and Sex: Sexual Ethics in the New Testament and their Implications for Today. Philadelphia: Fortress Press.
- CTBI (2002) Time for Action: Sexual Abuse, The Churches and a New Dawn for Survivors. London: CTBI
- Davies, J. and Loughlin G., (1997) Sex These Days: Essays on Theology Sexuality and Society. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press.
- Nelson, J.B. and Longfellow, S.P. (1994) Sexuality and the Sacred: Sources for Theological Reflection. London: Mowbray
- Thatcher, A. (1993) Liberating Sex: A Christian Sexual Theology. London: SPCK.
- Vasey, M. (1995) Strangers and Friends: A New Exploration of Homosexuality and the Bible. London: Hodder and Stoughton.
