Content

The unit introduces students to theology for educators, providing a theological foundation for teachers and leaders in Lutheran and other Christian schools. While the unit sits within the discipline of systematic theology, it challenges students to demonstrate theological knowledge, understanding and expertise through theological reflection on educational issues. Students will engage with areas of theology which are especially foundational for the Christian education context. Attention will be given to theology linked to each of the three articles of the Apostles’ Creed. The theological focus in the unit is Lutheran with a Christological emphasis, and using an approach which invites students to consider other theological perspectives in the light of a Lutheran position.

Unit code: CT9104L

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Articulate central themes in theology from a Lutheran perspective

2.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of scholarship in areas of Lutheran theology which are important for educational practice in Lutheran and other Christian schools

3.

Apply theological insights creatively to contemporary issues within Christian education, engaging with the discipline of education in this process

4.

Develop a specific topic of enquiry in a critically-rigorous, sustained and self-directed manne

Unit sequence

Prohibited combinations: CT8002L Christian Faith in Modern Context

Pedagogy

Coursework, Workshop

Indicative Bibliography

  • Kolb, Robert. 1993. The Christian faith: a Lutheran exposition. Saint Louis, MO: Concordia. (recommended for purchase)
  • Lutheran Education Australia. 2005. A vision for learners and learning in Lutheran schools: a framework for Lutheran schools: lifelong qualities for learners. North Adelaide, SA: Lutheran Education Australia. (recommended for purchase)
  • Bartsch, Malcolm I. 2013. A God who speaks and acts: theology for teachers in Lutheran schools. North Adelaide, SA: Lutheran Education Australia. (recommended for purchase)
  • Bayer, Oswald. 2008. Martin Luther’s theology: a contemporary interpretation. Translated by Thomas H. Trapp. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co.
  • Braaten, Carl E. 2007. Principles of Lutheran theology. 2nd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
  • Gunton, Colin E. 2002. The Christian faith: an introduction to Christian doctrine. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
  • Hebart, Friedemann. 2015. One in the gospel: the Formula of Concord for our day. 3rd ed. Adelaide, SA: Australian Church Resources
  • McGrath, Alister E. 2011. Christian theology: an introduction. 5th ed. Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • McLaren, Brian D. 2004. A generous orthodoxy. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
  • Migliore, Daniel L. 2004. Faith seeking understanding: an introduction to Christian theology. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
  • Peters, Ted. 2015. God—the world’s future: systematic theology for a new era. 3rd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
    (Löhe Memorial Library has the ebook)
  • ———. 2015. Sin boldly! Justifying faith for fragile and broken souls. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
  • Schwarz, Hans. 2014. The Christian faith: a creedal account. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay demonstrating the skill of critical reflection on application of theology to a particular area of education 2500 words

0 50.0
Portfolio

Portfolio demonstrating understanding of key elements of the theology addressed in the unit, and application of these to the education context 3500 words equivalent

0 50.0
Approvals

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

Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000