Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Christmas and Ethical Consuming
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Theology and Religion
Module Code	09 29805
Module Lead	Karen Wenell
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-18 hours Seminar-10 hours External Visits-2 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The module introduces key ideas and themes of ethical consuming within a framework of investigation of the practices of Christmas. Specifically, the module addresses the complexity of debates over the religious character of Christmas, as well as the commercialization of Christmas and other religious festivals. This complexity is enhanced by the wider cultural concern with sustainability, fair trade, environmental impact and other aspects of an ethical approach to consumption. There is a focus on the overlap between consumer society and capitalism, ethical consumption, popular culture, and religious belief and practice.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of key issues and debates in ethical consuming Apply critical thinking to the study of Christmas as a phenomenon Articulate in writing areas of overlap and connection between ethical consuming, culture and religion
Assessment	29805-04 : 2500 word Essay : Coursework (60%) 29805-05 : 1500 word Critical Response : Coursework (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1 x 2500 word essay (60%) and 1 x 1500 word critical response (40%) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component, if this results in failure of the module as a whole.
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