Module Descriptors
MEANING IN SACRED TEXTS
PPDE70140
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Kevern
Email: P.Kevern@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 80%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. A written assignment (80%) totalling 3000 words, (addressing LO' 1-3) comprising:
a. A pastoral letter, address or outline of a shared textual study that is centred upon a particular religious text, interpreted in relation to a presenting practical issue in health or social care
b. An analysis of the interpretative strategy used, and a defence of its results
2. A presentation (20%) totalling 20 minutes, of which 10 minutes is group discussion led by the student. (addressing LO 4) The content of the presentation should contribute to the fulfilment of the written exercise in (1)
Both elements of assessments must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
For formative purposes, students will be assessed on their contribution to group discussion and shared problem-solving tasks. Feedback will be given at 2-3 points during the module
a. A pastoral letter, address or outline of a shared textual study that is centred upon a particular religious text, interpreted in relation to a presenting practical issue in health or social care
b. An analysis of the interpretative strategy used, and a defence of its results
2. A presentation (20%) totalling 20 minutes, of which 10 minutes is group discussion led by the student. (addressing LO 4) The content of the presentation should contribute to the fulfilment of the written exercise in (1)
Both elements of assessments must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
For formative purposes, students will be assessed on their contribution to group discussion and shared problem-solving tasks. Feedback will be given at 2-3 points during the module
Module Indicative Content
This module recognizes the importance of `sacred texts' in religious traditions and personal spirituality, and seeks to equip students to work constructively with them in an appropriate context. Content will include:
An exploration of the relationship between literacy, writing and religion as manifested in the range of ways in which `sacred texts¿ are generated and recognized.
Analysis of a selection of genres (e.g. narrative, precept, polemic) and the opportunities they offer to interpreters
Consideration of the range of contexts (personal, ritual, practical, intellectual) in which sacred texts are deployed and the ways in which such contexts condition their interpretation and reception
Evaluating rival interpretations of given texts for their pathological or therapeutic potential
The past and future of texts: orality and hypertext
An exploration of the relationship between literacy, writing and religion as manifested in the range of ways in which `sacred texts¿ are generated and recognized.
Analysis of a selection of genres (e.g. narrative, precept, polemic) and the opportunities they offer to interpreters
Consideration of the range of contexts (personal, ritual, practical, intellectual) in which sacred texts are deployed and the ways in which such contexts condition their interpretation and reception
Evaluating rival interpretations of given texts for their pathological or therapeutic potential
The past and future of texts: orality and hypertext
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
12 hours Lecture/tutor-led presentation
6 hours Student-led presentations and discussion
6 hours Student group tasks (comparative interpretations)
6 hours Student group tasks (case studies)
6 hours Visiting speakers
Independent Study Hours: (114)
36 hours Background reading
18 hours Presentation preparation
36 hours Written assignment preparation
24 hours Problem solving/ group discussion
12 hours Lecture/tutor-led presentation
6 hours Student-led presentations and discussion
6 hours Student group tasks (comparative interpretations)
6 hours Student group tasks (case studies)
6 hours Visiting speakers
Independent Study Hours: (114)
36 hours Background reading
18 hours Presentation preparation
36 hours Written assignment preparation
24 hours Problem solving/ group discussion
Module Texts
Coward, H (2000) Scripture in the World Religions: a short introduction Oxford: One World Publications
Price, J (2010) Sacred Scriptures of the World Religions: an introduction London: Continuum
Smith, W (1993) What is Scripture? London: SCM Press
Price, J (2010) Sacred Scriptures of the World Religions: an introduction London: Continuum
Smith, W (1993) What is Scripture? London: SCM Press
Module Resources