Foundational Theology for Teaching Religious Education (CT8600C)

Postgraduate, 16.0 points

Content

This unit introduces students to key theological themes within the Catholic faith tradition. It explores teachings on God, Jesus Christ, the Reign of God, the Church and Eschatology. The themes will be presented in the context of a religiously diverse world.

Unit code: CT8600C

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 16.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Catholic Theological College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of religion in the human search for meaning.
2.

Explain the significance of Jesus Christ for Christian faith
3.

Critically reflect on the central themes of Catholic eschatology and demonstrate an understanding of Christian hope.
4.

Develop a research essay which in a rigorous and sustained manner critically examines different models of the Church and offers an appraisal of the ways in which each contributes to an understanding of the nature and mission of the Church.

Unit sequence

BS8600C Sacred Scripture: A Foundation for Teaching Religious Education

Pedagogy

Lectures and small-group activities

Indicative Bibliography

  • Dulles, Avery. Models of the Church. Expanded Version. New York, NY: Doubleday, 2000.
  • Hayes, Michael A., and Liam Gearon, eds. Contemporary Catholic Theology: A Reader. New York, NY: Continuum, 1999.
  • Hession, Anne, and Patricia Kieran. Exploring Theology: Making Sense of the Catholic Tradition. Dublin: Veritas, 2007.
  • Hill, Charles. Making Sense of Faith: An Introduction to Theology. Alexandria, NSW: E. J. Dwyer, 1995.
  • Kelly, Anthony. Eschatology and Hope. Maryknoll, NY. 2006.
  • Knox, Ian. Theology for Teachers. Ottawa: Novalis, 1996.
  • Lane, Dermot A. The Experience of God: An Invitation to do Theology. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2003.
  • Lennan, Richard, ed. An Introduction to Catholic Theology. Mahwah, NY: Paulist Press, 1998.
  • O'Collins, Gerald. Jesus our Redeemer: A Christian Approach to Salvation. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2007.
  • O'Collins, Gerald. Salvation for All: God's Other Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

1,000 word short paper

 0 25.0
Essay

2,000 word research essay

 0 50.0
Essay

1,000 word short paper

 0 25.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-03-18 11:13:53 +1100