Content

This unit aims to introduce students to the nature and scope of systematic theology and to ‘doing’ theology, its sources and themes. The unit helps students explore key themes within Christian theology as these are shaped by the creeds as developed since the New Testament period. The unit explores aspects of theology as it developed in early centuries, the Reformation and theology in the modern period.

Unit code: CT0019T

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Diploma

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

Understand a range of key theological terms which constitute the requisite technical vocabulary for systematic theology

2.

Articulate an understanding of the role of systematic theology and how it may be done

3.

Identify the various sources on which Christian theology draws

4.

Describe the development of key creedal doctrines and their inter-relationship and importance for theology

Pedagogy

lectures, readings, forums

Indicative Bibliography

  • Ashwin-Siejkowski, Piotr. Early Christian Doctrine and the Creeds. London: SCM Press, 2010.
  • Bevans, Stephen B. An introduction to theology in global perspective. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, c2009.
  • Dulles, A. The Craft of Theology. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan, 1992.
  • Felker Jones, Beth. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014.
  • Ford, David.F. Theology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: OUP, 1999.
  • Grenz, Stanley J., Guretski, David and Nordling, Cherith Fee. Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms, Downers Grove, Ill., IVP, 1999. (recommended for purchase)
  • Guthrie, Shirley. C. Christian Doctrine. Rev. ed. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1994.
  • Hunt, Anne. et al, eds. The Foundations of Christian Faith: An Introduction for Students. Southbank: Social Science Press, 2004.
  • McGrath, A.E. Theology: The Basics. 3rd ed. Oxford: Blackwell, 2012.
  • McGrath, A.E. Christian Theology: An Introduction. 5th ed. Oxford: Blackwells, 2011. (recommended for purchase)
  • Migliore, D.L. Faith Seeking Understanding. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2014.
  • Moltmann, J. Experiences in Theology: Ways and Forms of Christian Theology. London: SCM, 2000.
  • Thomas Owen and Ellen K. Wondra, Introduction to Theology. 3rd ed. New York: Morehouse Publishing, 2002.
  • West, Michael, Noble, Graham, and Todd, Andrew. Living Theology, London, DLT, 1999.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay (1500 words)

0 50.0
Essay

Present essay outline for feedback and discussion and then submit essay (1000 words)

0 30.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

Quiz 250 words

0 10.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

Quiz 250 words

0 10.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-09-07 11:45:58 +1000