This subject explores the nature and processes of discernment in the Christian tradition, and the relationship of discernment to authority in the Christian community. Taking examples of Christian leadership from within and beyond the church, students will develop definitions of authentic leadership and identify strategies for building the capacity of groups and individuals to make good choices (discernment) and the foundations required for their implementation (authority).
Unit code: CH9010P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe and evaluate the principles and processes of discernment described in six key texts of the Christian tradition |
2. | Describe and evaluate the understanding of authority and the style of leadership advocated by six key authors in the Christian tradition |
3. | Analyse a contemporary example of decision making in the public realm in light of these traditions of authority and processes of discernment |
4. | Articulate strategies for building capacity for leadership in Christian communities, in light of these traditions of authority and processes of discernment. |
Seminar, lecture, tutorial
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay (3000 words) |
0 | 50.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | Seminar paper (750 words) |
0 | 12.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | Seminar paper (750 words) |
0 | 13.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | Seminar paper (750 words) |
0 | 13.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | Seminar paper (750 words) |
0 | 12.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 20 Dec, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2021-10-14 11:01:28 +1100