This is a thematic unit drawing material from the disciplines of biblical studies, systematic theology, history and education. It is an introduction to Lutheran education considered from a number of perspectives: the history of the Lutheran Church of Australia with an emphasis on the history of the development of the Lutheran school system; the Bible as the key theological text for the church and its schools; and areas of systematic theology which underpin practice in schools. The topic of creation is used as a framework to integrate biblical, theological and educational material in order to facilitate understanding of the core nature and practice of an authentic Lutheran school. This is the first in a series of three units with this overarching purpose.
Unit code: DE8104L
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Education Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Outline a brief history of Lutheran schooling in Australia including key influences and discussion of the consistent and changing nature of the schools |
| 2. | Demonstrate a foundational understanding of a range of approaches to the study of biblical texts |
| 3. | Identify key components that comprise a Lutheran understanding of the doctrine of creation |
| 4. | Examine an educational issue(s) in the light of a Lutheran approach to anthropology and the doctrine of creation, and compose a theologically-sound response |
Online—engagement with online learning materials, including audio/video, tasks, forums, and asynchronous discussion with lecturer.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay—3,000 words Apply biblical and theological material on the doctrine of creation to inform discussion on one or more education issues |
3000 | 50.0 |
| Essay | Essay—1,000 words Demonstrates the key -purposes, influences and factors in the historical development of Lutheran schools in Australia. Analyse the impact of these in terms of constancy and change. |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio—2,000 words A number of tasks demonstrating various literary techniques used in the Bible e.g. chiasm, parallel panels, development of plot, deliberate ambiguity |
2000 | 30.0 |
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