School of Divinity, History and Philosophy - U. of Aberdeen courses

...study of the Christian tradition. The study of the biblical languages ( Hebrew and Greek ) by candidates for this degree is encouraged, but not compulsory...

...of small and large group teaching assessed through examinations, essays and presentations. Honours students write a dissertation on a subject of their...

...To introduce students to both the variety of religions worldwide and the variety of ways of studying them. Students recieve a cutting-edge understanding...

...and in one or two languages chosen from French, Gaelic, German and Spanish. Second Year All students continue with one or two language courses...

...the class is divided into three groups which meet weekly. The whole class goes on tutor-led field trips. Students write essays and sit a question paper and a slide paper...

...Political Philosophy, Pragmatics and Semantics, Metaphilosophy, Feminist Philosophy, Theories of Love, Wittgenstein and Philosophy of Religion and Origins of Analytic Philosophy...

...business theory and practice, students will gain first hand experience of the art market place. It provides training in art historical and business methods...

...Linked to the dissertation are a series of week long highly focussed courses which run in June and provide additional context/input for the work on the dissertation project...

...focusing on current theories and debates in art history. The second half-session delves into the primary sources: Scottish , Italian , North European and South American...

...for the first time are recommended to take Critical Perspectives in Art History , an essential theoretical background. Other options include skills in Visual Culture...

...in the study of the Hebrew Bible, drawing upon research into the history of ancient Israel, Pentateuch studies and exegetical methodology, anthropology...

...historical theology, church doctrine and ethics, and practical theology. The School also regularly offers Latin, Latin palaeography, and vernacular palaeography courses...

...cultural artifacts, popular expressions, political formations, literature, and theology of Catholic Christianity. Students can focus either on the Reformations...

...19th and 20th century Students are able to select from a range of electives in related areas such as Systematic Theology , Biblical Studies...

...To study Church History at an advanced level and to acquire the skills and background necessary for independent postgraduate research and teaching in this...

...Suitable for: Students with an undergraduate background in Divinity, Religious Studies or Religious History. It will also appeal to those who wish to further...

...but is designed chiefly as a rewarding, stimulating programme in its own right, whether or not you envisage further study. Aberdeen is an ideal place to study this subject...

...The University of Aberdeen is internationally renowned as a research centre, boasting some of the finest collections of books, manuscripts, and pamphlets...

...previous educational experience and help them fulfil their intellectual ambitions. Students with a general interest in Irish or Scottish culture can therefore...

...They can also specialise in Gaelic literature and culture. Additionally, the MLitt in Irish-Scottish Studies provides an exciting environment for those...