This unit enables students to examine and debate important aspects of the arrival, impact, current features, and character of Christianity in Australia, and within that framework to focus in particular on the history of Lutheranism in this country. In the broader context of Christian origins in Australia, the Lutheran story is a major focus in this unit, with topics such as: why Lutherans came to Australia, life and freedom in a new land, dissension and division, missions to Aboriginal peoples, beginnings in New Guinea, beginnings in other states, war-time pressures and persecution, the long path to Lutheran union, new challenges and responses in peace-time, the formation, history and development of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
Unit code: CH1206L
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Outline the key events of Christian history in Australia from the arrival of the first fleet until the dawn of the 3rd millennium |
2. | Relate the Lutheran story in Australia from its origins to the present day, focusing in particular on its theological formation and self-understanding |
3. | Identify and use selected primary texts and secondary material relevant to their study |
4. | Reflect theologically on the Christian story in Australia, and the Lutheran tradition in particular |
Lectures with class participation Media segments with discussion Seminar sessions based on readings Class presentations led by students Excursions: Piltawodli, Barossa, Lutheran Archives
NB: There is a class set of all required texts which students may borrow for the length of the unit.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Oral Presentation | Class presentation Each student prepares and gives a class presentation on a Christian denomination or group and provide a class handout. 1000 words |
0 | 25.0 |
Essay | Write an essay about one person, or group of persons, whose life and work had a significant impact on Lutheranism in Australia. 2000 words |
0 | 50.0 |
Essay | Weekly readings and participation, questions arising from readings approx 100 words each week |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000