| Unit name | Symposium in Theology and Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS11050 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Liveley |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
In this unit tutors will guide small groups of students through an in depth discussion of a theme or key text in theology and religious studies, with an emphasis on critical analysis of a body of material. Emphasis will be placed on (a) student participation, which will take the form of oral presentation of independent work on the theme and working with other students in a close reading of a text or texts, and (b) developing essay writing skills. Each group of students will participate in two separate symposia, each consisting of 10 x 1-hour seminars.
Aims:
In this unit, tutors will guide a small group of students (approximately 8) through an in depth discussion of a theme or key text in theology & religious studies, with an emphasis on critical analysis of a body of material.
Students will learn how to explore a body of material in depth through reading and discussion.
Students will improve their capacity for oral expression and develop methodological rigour through intensive, weekly interaction with a member of staff.
20 x 1-hour seminars. Heavy emphasis will be placed on student participation which will take the form of oral presentation of independent work on the theme and working with other students in a close reading of a text or texts.
2 x oral seminar presentations approx. 15 mins/1000 words (50%) and
2 x 1500 word essays (50%).
Readings vary by tutor.
