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DI4940 Theology of Revelation

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

2-5 Monday [same room as DI5354]

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof A B Torrance

Prof A B Torrance
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr A Torrance

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Module description

This module explores the interrelationship between the Christian doctrine of God, the nature of revelation, and the central Christian claim that God is actively involved in human history and can be recognised as such. It examines theological accounts of divine self-disclosure and the challenges posed by affirming God鈥檚 action in historical events. Particular attention is given to the role of biblical exegesis within analytic theology, the epistemological issues raised by claims of revelation, and the implications of these issues for the doctrine of God. The module also reflects on how these considerations shape the nature, aims, and methods of the theological task.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar and 1 x 1-hour lecture

Scheduled learning hours

33

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

267

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Students who complete this module will have gained an understanding of the place of history in Christian thought, the interrelationship between Biblical exegesis and theological description and the associated epistemological, methodological and doctrinal challenges. They will be familiar with key contemporary debates bearing on the doctrine of God and will acquire skills in analytic engagement with central Christian beliefs and ideas. Students will also have developed their abilities in close textual reading, historical and abstract reasoning, presentation, discussion, and research writing.