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DI5915 Bible and Contemporary Issues

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 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
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Module Staff

Dr Caleb Froehlich Dr TJ Lang Dr Madhavi Nevader Dr Madison Pierce Dr Doren Snoek

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 explores the Bible鈥檚 relevance to contemporary ethical, cultural, and social issues, equipping students with interpretive and theological tools for interdisciplinary engagement. Foundational sessions and case studies address topics such as Politics, Wealth and Poverty, the Environment, Animals, Gender and Sexuality, Trauma, and Land. Core materials (lectures, readings, forums) introduce a range of interpretive methods, after which students select one issue for focused research and formative feedback. This flexible, student-led structure fosters critical reflection, supports diverse backgrounds, and builds key skills for PGDip and MLitt dissertation development.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS DI5901

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

One live seminar on Microsoft Teams per unit (X2 weeks). Each seminar session will be o铿�ered twice on the same day, once in the morning and once in the evening to account for di铿�erent time zones.

Scheduled learning hours

4

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

Guided independent study hours

286

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • critically evaluate interpretive strategies and theological frameworks used to relate biblical texts to contemporary issues
  • demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding of how the Bible functions in public discourse and cultural contexts
  • select and apply appropriate interpretive tools to a contemporary issue of interest, using biblical and secondary materials
  • engage analytically with biblical texts, theological themes, and contextual perspectives
  • construct clear and well-reasoned arguments that address interpretive challenges and ethical implications