This unit aims to equip participants with practical insights, frameworks, tools and strategies to effect transformation in local neighbourhoods facing urban poverty. This includes: a theological and pastoral critique of the contribution of Christian faith; an exploration of the ways that Christians can relate to, and come alongside, marginalised people thus bringing residents together to solve their own problems; a critical evaluation of the roles local churches can play in neighbourhood-based responses. Personal worker issues that can undermine transformations such as boundaries, self-care, dependencies and projections are considered. Christian approaches to urban community development; empowerment and relief will be identified and explored.
Unit Code: DM8002S
Points: 24.0
Unit Level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit Discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Stirling Theological College
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | Identify a number of contemporary approaches to understanding and defining the nature of poverty is. |
| 2. | Describe a variety of models, frameworks and concepts that can inform and inspire a community transformation process in an urban neighbourhood. |
| 3. | Develop a theological rationale for the ways Christians live in, and engage with neighbourhoods. |
| 4. | Communicate theological concepts in a clear and articulate form, accessible to people living in poverty. |
| 5. | Demonstrate distinct ways Christians can engage with urban neighbourhoods. |
| 6. | Critique and theologically evaluate Christian professional practice in community-based mission. |
classroom lectures, seminars and tutorials
| Description | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
500 word oral tutorial presentation |
10.0 |
2,500 word Tutorial Paper |
40.0 |
3,000 word Thematic Essay |
50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit Record last updated: 2019-06-06 12:41:01 +1000