Module Details
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Title CHURCH AND SOCIETY IN 16TH CENTURY EUROPE
Code CEPD5026
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 understand the political and theological situation at the beginning of the 16th century. To examine the reasons for the success of Luther’s Reformation ideas. To compare the theological stance of the various Protestant Reformers including Luther, Calvin and Zwingli. To evaluate the responses of the Catholic Church in the Counter Reformation.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will demonstrate an understanding of the political and theological situation at the start of the 16th century.

(LO2) Students will be able to articulate the reasons for the success of Luther's reforming ideas.

(LO3) Students will be able to contrast the theological stance of various protestant reformers including Luther, Calvin and Zwingli.

(LO4) Students will be able to describe and critique the responses of the Catholic Church in the Counter Reformation.

(S1) Lifelong learning skills

(S2) Communication skills

Syllabus
 

1. Churchand State in 1500.

2. The Papacy in the early 16th century.

3. Luther’s early life.

4. Luther’s protest and its impact.

5. Lutherand Zwingli.

6. The Radical Reformation.

7. Calvin and the Reformed Tradition.

8. The initial response of the Catholic Church.

9. The Counter Reformation and its impact.

10. Churchand State in 1600.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

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

Teaching Method 2 - Group-work
Description: Directed group work involving the examination of sources or exploring particular problems.
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: Execution 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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