Karl Rahner is often quoted as saying that: “In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic or nothing at all.” In this unit students will explore the importance of this assertion through an investigation of mystical traditions throughout Christian history. These investigations will begin and end with attempts to define what is meant by mysticism and lead to a discussion of the contemporary importance of the mystic for the future flourishing of the Christian message and practice in the World today.
Unit code: CH2322Y
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | define Christian mysticism and the role of the mystic |
2. | develop the ability to interpret writings within the Christian mystical tradition |
3. | identify and evaluate the role of the mystic in the Church’s self-understanding |
4. | critically reflect on the place of mysticism in the Church’s life today and in the future |
1x foundational CH or DS unit
Asynchronous and synchronous lectures, tutorials, and discussion forums
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Portfolio | Portfolio of 10 Tutorial Exercises of 200 words each |
2000 | 40.0 |
Essay | 2500 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 28 Jul, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-07-28 09:09:49 +1000