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DI5912 Writing for Divinity

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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 11

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.

Planned timetable

Online Learning

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

Module coordinator

Dr C M Froehlich

Dr C M Froehlich
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Caleb Froehlich

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

Module description

This module provides students with essential writing skills for postgraduate research in Divinity. It covers key areas of academic writing, including crafting clear arguments, structuring essays or research projects, and engaging scholarly sources effectively. Students will learn to navigate the writing process, refine their academic writing, and develop proficiency in referencing and avoiding plagiarism. Special attention is given to writing with precision and clarity. The module also includes a week-long writing bootcamp, available both online and in-person, offering intensive support. Learning is enhanced through online lectures, interactive discussions, writing practice, and personalised feedback.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE 1 MODULE FROM DI5913-DI5919

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 live seminar on Microsoft Teams for topic 11, offered twice on the same day (morning and evening) to account for time zones; and approx. 20 hours devoted to an in-person and synchronous online writing bootcamp week, where students will engage in focused writing activities.

Scheduled learning hours

20

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

Guided independent study hours

132

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate proficiency in the skills needed for structuring academic essays, ensuring logical flow and clarity of argumentation
  • engage effectively with scholarly sources, integrating them thoughtfully into their writing to support and enhance their research
  • refine their writing for different academic audiences, tailoring their language and presentation to suit specific contexts
  • apply correct referencing practices, avoiding plagiarism and adhering to academic citation standards
  • critically edit and proofread their academic work, ensuring precision, clarity, and coherence in their final submissions