The unit introduces students to the basic teachings of the Christian faith through a Lutheran theological lens. It covers The Trinity, Theology of the Cross, God as Creator, on-going creation, image of God, the person and work of Jesus Christ, theories of the atonement, justification, the Two Kingdoms, law and gospel, the means of grace (baptism and the Lord’s Supper) saint and sinner, Christian hope. All this is done with reference to the contemporary context in which students do theology, especially schools and churches.
Unit code: CT1002L
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Identify and discuss the distinctive teachings of the Christian faith |
| 2. | Identify Scripture-based and gospel-centred foundations of Lutheran theology and apply these as they investigate areas of theology |
| 3. | Examine contemporary issues in the light of their theological knowledge, and compose theologically-sound responses to them |
Course relationship: A level 1 unit in undergraduate theology and ministry courses
This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. engagement with online learning materials, audio/video, tasks, forums, and asynchronous discussion) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | A collection of responses and reflections that encapsulate key aspects of learning across unit topics |
1500 | 40.0 |
| Report | Depict visually the theology of Law and Gospel and provide a written commentary |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Essay | Christian hope |
1500 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 3 Sep, 2021
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-03 16:12:17 +1000