Module Details
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Title CHURCH AND SOCIETY IN THE TUDOR AGE
Code CEPD5030
Coordinator Dr CG Jones
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
C.G.Jones2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 4 FHEQ Continuing Education Session 10

Aims

To examine the reasons for Henry VIII’s break with Rome. To consider the changing theological context throughout the Tudor period. To explore the nature and extent of Catholic and Non-conformist dissent.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to articulate the reasons for Henry VIII's break with Rome.

(LO2) Students will be able to contrast the theological implications of the different policies of Edward, Mary and Elizabeth.

(LO3) Students will possess an understanding of the emergence of the Anglican Church settlement in Elizabeth's reign.

(LO4) Students will demonstrate an appreciation of the situation of both Catholic and Nonconformist dissent by 1600.

(S1) Lifelong learning skills

(S2) Communication skills

Syllabus
 

1. 1485-1509 Church and state under Henry VII.

2. 1509-25 The early reign of Henry VIII. 3.1525-32 “The King’s Great Matter”.

4. 1532-40 The break with Rome.

5. 1540-47 The last years of Henry VIII.

6. 1547-53 The reign of Edward VI.

7. 1553-58 The reign of Mary I.

8. 1558-73 The early years of Elizabeth I.

9. 1573-88 The middle years of Elizabeth I.

10 1588-1603 The last years of Elizabeth I.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Interactive, tutor-led lecture.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Group-work
Description: Group work in class, for example examining primary sources or investigating set questions.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 80

Self-Directed Learning Description: Completion of set reading and tasks; production of assessed essay.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

         10

80

 100
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  c 2500 words    100       

Recommended Texts
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