Theological Foundations (CT0150W)

Content

This unit is an introduction and survey of Christian theology. Students will examine several sources of Christian belief including their contextual development and expression and consider how theological ideas have impacted society. Students are invited to examine how these themes may have influenced their own formation and context.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Prohibited Combination: Developing Theological Insight, Developing Theological Insight - Part 1 and Developing Theological Insight - Part 2

Pedagogy

Lectures, discussions and workshops.

Indicative Bibliography

• Ackroyd, R. and D. Major. Shaping the Tools: Study Skills in Theology. London: Darton, Longman and Todd, 1999.
• Champion, Denise. Yarta Wandatha. Salisbury, SA: Denise Champion, 2014.
• Chan, Simon. Grassroots Asian Theology: Thinking the Faith from the Ground Up. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2014.
• Gener, Timoteo D, and Stephen T Pardue, eds. Asian Christian Theology: Evangelical Perspectives. Carlis, Cumbria, UK: Langham Global Library, 2019.
• Jones, B. F. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2014.
• McGrath, A. E. Christian Theology: An Introduction. 5th Edition. Oxford: Blackwell, 2011.
• Migliore, D. L. Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology. 3rd Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2014.
• Rigby, Cynthia L. Holding Faith: A Practical Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2018.
• Thomaskutty, Johnson. An Asian Introduction to the New Testament. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2022.
• Wintle, Brian C, ed. South Asia Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2015.
• Zomi Theological College. Chin Church History. Falam, Chin State: Zomi Theological College, 2007.

Assessment