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Overview
Explore the history of Christianity in Scotland with a university that’s been teaching divinity in Scotland since 1495.
You’ll learn with experts from our School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History, and can study with us flexibly, wherever you are in the world.
In this Scottish Church History - From Columba to Graham course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll trace Christianity’s journey through Scotland from its arrival on the Isle of Iona in the sixth century, through four distinct periods to the present day.
Outcomes
By the end of this Scottish history course, you’ll be able to...
- Define the significant movements within the history of the Christian faith in Scotland.
- Examine the roles exercised by the leading characters of Scottish Church History.
- Analyse the effects of the Christian faith upon political and social life in Scotland.
- Appraise the influence of Christianity upon the history of Scotland.
- Describe ways in which the historical context, including socio-economic, political and cultural trends, shaped the formation and development of Christianity in Scotland.
- Explain the main developments in the theology and practice of the Christian faith in Scotland over the last 2,000 years.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Columba and Ninian
- the work of the first missionaries
- the rise of Gaelic Christianity
- the Medieval Period of the church in Scotland
- Scottish Reformation
- National Covenant
- Westminster Assembly
- Glorious Revolution
- religious schisms and the Great Disruption
- the rise of Evangelicalism
- the Scottish Revival tradition
- religion and society in the 20th century
- the Billy Graham crusade
- the changing religious landscape of 21st-century Scotland
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2090 GBP / full≈ 2090 GBP / full
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