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OTC135: Christian Faith And The Environment

Module Tutor JOHN MCKEOWN
Department Department Of Humanities
CAT Points 15
Level of Study I
Pre-requisites N/A
Co-requisites N/A
Brief Description This module introduces students to Christian understandings of the environment. It begins with the context of problems in the global environment, and secular thinking about these. The module then explores relevant theological themes. Relevant practical implications for Christianity and the Church will also be considered. This module is part of the Doctrine and Church History strand.
Restrictions Cannot be counted with OTC115 Christian Faith or OTC135 Christian Faith and the Environment
Content Summary

Students will be introduced to key issues in the global environment. Food and farming are used to explore the links between environmental problems and social justice. Secular environmentalism is compared to the ideas of the historical Western Church and to modern Christian environmental ethics in order to explore how values govern proposed solutions to the perceived global crisis. This exploration will include consideration of the concept of sustainable development. The theological themes of creation, dominion, sin, covenant, the Promised Land and the Law are related to the environment, as also are the Gospels and eschatology. Relevant practical aspects for Christianity are approached through the topics of the Church, social justice, lifestyle, and politics.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of the module students should be able to:
a) Outline some key components of a biblical environmental theology.
b) Demonstrate awareness of different scholarly viewpoints on environmental theological debates.
c) Show understanding of the application of Christian theology to global issues of the environment.

ii Skills
On completion of the module students should be able to:
a) Apply Christian theology to problem solving in modern environmental contexts.
b) Reflect on how their own "faith" or "worldview" has developed through theological study of environmental issues.
c) Develop strategies for dialogue with viewpoints different from their own.
d) Use online resources as study aids and for participation in online discussions.
e) Demonstrate skills of semi-independent learning
f) Communicate their knowledge and ideas through a carefully constructed assignment using the required scholarly conventions.

Delivery Guided study – 33%Private study – 60% (including reading and assignment writing)Online seminar – 7%
Assessment
(For further details see the Module Guide)		 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 1500 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 1500 words or equivalent
Indicative Resources

The Learning Centre Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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