PE202-712 - Philosophy and Ethics in Context

  • 9,636 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • philosophy ethicsUnit Discipline

Corequisites

96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PE445.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of selected locations and sites of significance in the development of philosophy and ethics in Christianity

B. Be able to

1. Apply appropriate methods of study to the investigation of the selected significant locations and sites in the development of philosophy and ethics in Christianity

2. Analyse the uses and interpretations of the selected significant locations and sites in the development of philosophy and ethics in Christianity

3. Critically Analyse evidence-based perspectives on the selected significant locations and sites in the development of philosophy and ethics in Christianity

C. Be in a position to

1. Interpret geographical, historical and cultural perspectives from the selected theological significant locations and sites in the development of philosophy and ethics in Christianity to Christian understanding and practice

Content

This unit is available to candidates who spend a period of time in one or more of the lands associated with the biblical documents, or a context relevant to the unit content.  The criteria for eligibility for credit for the unit shall be:

  1. A minimum of 80 hours work, including lectures, field trips and/or an archaeological dig and/or field work, in an integrated programme conducted by a person or teaching body endorsed by the candidate’s approved institution.
  2. Assessment should include a substantial project relating a significant section to the land(s) visited by the candidate. 
  3. The project could include a daily journal as part of the documentary evidence for it.

Affiliated colleges, with the approval of unit field moderators, will Be able to: utilise the study unit codes and apply the content and learning outcomes of existing approved ACT units, in order that the higher tuition fee might be available, to facilitate necessary travel for the unit.

Study Tour Limits

Since the transport, accommodation and food costs for students are levied to students as incidental fees, and only the payment for tuition-related activities can be deferred on a student’s FEE-HELP loan, there is currently no limit to the number of study tours that students are permitted to take.