This unit introduces students to the basics of theological, biblical, and religious studies, understood through the prism of Anglican identity. Consisting of five modules, designed to be completed over the course of a year, the unit provides critical foundational knowledge of the elements of Christian belief, religious and non-religious literacy in Australia, and the significance of these for leaders in Anglican and other faith-based organisations in a constantly changing Australian context.
Unit code: AR8010Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Religious Studies
Proposing College: Wollaston Theological College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Articulate a critical assessment of the development of an Anglican identity and its significance in Australian history and society. |
| 2. | Demonstrate foundational understanding of historical and social contexts in which the Scriptures were written, and the different genres of these texts and their significance within Anglican traditions. |
| 3. | Compare and contrast modern approaches to Christian theology, including within the Anglican Church. |
| 4. | Critically evaluate definitions of religion and the significance of religion and secularism in twenty-first century Australian society. |
| 5. | Enumerate and appraise theories of leadership in Anglicanism, synthesising a personal approach. |
No prerequisites required.
The unit is delivered as five intensive day long modules. Unit content is in seminar format with frequent interactive discussion sessions and group work, both in-person and synchronously. The unit can also be taken online asynchronously, with group assessments that enable cooperative learning.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Students choose from a list of assigned questions or topics, composing an argumentative essay, drawing on relevant literature, in response to the selected option. |
1200 | 20.0 |
| Audio recording or Podcast | Students work in groups to deliver a 30-minute audio recording or podcast on the assigned topic or question. In addition, individual students submit a one-page (300 word) outline of their personal contribution to the presentation. |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Article (for Newspaper, e.g. letter to the editor) | Selecting from a list of assigned topics or questions, students compose an article, appropriately referenced, and written in straightforward English suitable for a media outlet or newspaper. |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Summative Reflection | Students compose a critical reflection on their own assessed work, incorporating examiner feedback together with the unit content into a piece applying the sum of their learning to leadership in Anglican contexts. |
2800 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 18 Oct, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-10-18 16:25:14 +1100