HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN SCOTLAND
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Christianity has played a pivotal role in shaping Scotland from its arrival. This course explores these enigmatic origins and charts the history of the Christianity in Scotland, including the:
- role of Medieval Catholicism in shaping and consolidating the medieval state,
- transformation of society through the Scottish Reformation and its role in shaping national identity,
- diversification of Protestant traditions,
- role of Scottish Christianity in British imperialism,
- development of deeply rooted sectarianism, and
- rapid and significant secularization of Scotland in the last fifty years.
The course represents a traditional Church History approach, shaped by recent developments in cultural and social history. Moreover, there are opportunities to visit some of the key sites.
Field trip
The course includes a visit to the Isle of Iona, often described as ‘The Cradle of Christianity in Scotland.’
Key facts
Teaching duration: 3 weeks
Arrival: Wednesday, 7 July
Orientation: Thursday, 8 July and Friday, 9 July
Classes start: Monday, 13 July
Glasgow Fair Monday: No Classes Monday, 19 July
Classes end: Friday, 30 July
Credits: 15
Tuition cost: £2,730.00
Accommodation cost: £488.88
More details: Fees and what's included
Assessment: Assessment is by a 3,500 word essay.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
- GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent)
- you should be currently enrolled at an international higher education institution.
If your first language is not English, you must meet our minimum proficiency level:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) overall score of 6.0, with no sub test less than 5.5
- we also accept equivalent scores in other recognised qualifications such as ibTOEFL, CAE, CPE and more
- visit eligibility
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