This unit will explore the theology and practice of social and community services as an expression of holistic Christian mission. Structural disadvantage and social issues will be examined, particularly as they relate to the delivery of contemporary social services in an Australian context. A community development framework will be applied and utilised to address complex social needs, ensuring theological, ethical and practical issues are considered.
Unit code: DM9793B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Analyse a theological basis for Christian engagement in social service provision |
2. | Articulate a broad understanding of structural disadvantage in a range of contemporary Australian social issues |
3. | Discuss some of the ethical concerns that are associated with the delivery of social and community services |
4. | Analyse ways in which a commitment to social justice can be practically demonstrated using a specific model |
5. | Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of community development principles in planning, managing and evaluating social and community services |
6. | Discuss the historical development of welfare services in Australia and the role played by church charities and Christian faith-based welfare agencies |
24 points post-graduate foundational in Field D, or equivalent
Lectures, tutorials, online videos, online meetings, class discussions, discussion boards
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 4,500 word essay |
4500 | 60.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | 2,500 word seminar paper |
2500 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by LTC on 20 Jul, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:50 +1000