Religion and Science
Course offered :
- Current semester
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Current programmes of study
| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Fall |
| Subject overlap | RELV313 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
None
Learning Outcomes
When the course requirements have been fulfilled, the student will have achieved the following:
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of various types of relations between religion and science, especially in modern and early modern Europe, but also in selected other societies acquaintance with some methods and methodological problems and a selection of theoretical perspectives used for the analysis of religion and science, capability of putting the knowledge about religion and science in relation to the history of religions in general, and challenging general preconceptions on religion and science and their interplay.
Skills
Capability of:
analysing a complex theme and of drawing conclusions on one¿s own, critically examining cases, theories and methods,
and writing a coherent analytical text, thereby demonstrating a capacity for using the norms and techniques of academic writing.
General competence
Practice in handling large quantities of information and literature within a short time period, and of interpreting and presenting information.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@ahkr.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Fall
Language of Instruction
English
Course Unit Level
Bachelor
Department
Department of Archaeology, History, Culture Studies and Religion (AHKR)
Access to the Course Unit
Open access for all students who are matriculated at the University of Bergen.
Aim and Content
The objective of the course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of different relations between religion and science, especially in the modern and early modern world, and of some methods and theoretical perspectives used in the analysis of these relations.
The course unit can be studied at 200 and 300 level, and it can be included as an independent unit in a Bachelor's or a Master's Programme.
Learning Outcomes
When the course requirements have been fulfilled, the student will have achieved the following:
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of various types of relations between religion and science, especially in modern and early modern Europe, but also in selected other societies acquaintance with some methods and methodological problems and a selection of theoretical perspectives used for the analysis of religion and science, capability of putting the knowledge about religion and science in relation to the history of religions in general, and challenging general preconceptions on religion and science and their interplay.
Skills
Capability of:
analysing a complex theme and of drawing conclusions on one¿s own, critically examining cases, theories and methods,
and writing a coherent analytical text, thereby demonstrating a capacity for using the norms and techniques of academic writing.
General competence
Practice in handling large quantities of information and literature within a short time period, and of interpreting and presenting information.
Pre-requirements
None
Recommended previous knowledge
The student should have a sound knowledge of English since the course literature and the lectures are in English.
Subject Overlap
Teaching Methods
Approximately 10 lectures/seminars, totally 20 hours.
Compulsory Requirements
No
Assessment methods
The examination consists of one assigned book review of 1,000 words (20%), two assigned essays of 2,000 words each (each 20%), and one final essay of 4,000 words (40%).
Examination is only possible in terms when the course is taught.
The exam unit is open to students without study rights after an application to the Centre for Information and Student Services.
Grading Scale
A graded marking scale (A to F) is used. A is the best grade and F means Failed.
Reading List
The reading list runs to about 1200 pages.
Place of Teaching
Bergen
Course Unit Evaluation
In connection with the continuous work of improving education, the Institute organizes evaluations of curriculum and teaching with feedback from the students. The results of the evaluations will be the basis of modifications of syllabus, course list, curriculum and teaching.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@ahkr.uib.no