Developing Theological Insight - Part 2 (CT0152W)

Content

This unit is the second of a sequence of two that orients early-stage theology students to Christian Theological concepts. A variety of Christian belief systems and views surveyed with attention given to their social context and historical development. Students are invited to examine their own belief systems and appreciate how past and present contexts have combined to shape them. This second unit will examine a variety of Christian theological perspectives on such topics as:

1. Humanity
2. Sin and Evil
3. The person and work of Christ
4. Salvation and atonement
5. The person of the Holy Spirit,
6. Church
7. Eschatological Perspectives

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

This unit is second in a sequence of two units (CT0151W, CT0152W) that together serve as an introduction and survey of Christian theology. CT0151W is to be completed as a pre-requisite for CT0152W.

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars, tutorials.

When incorporated into the NEXT program, delivery strategy will also utilise field trips and excursions to provide students with the opportunity to explore theological concepts in diverse contexts and settings.

Indicative Bibliography

• Ackroyd, R. and D. Major. Shaping the Tools: Study Skills in Theology. London: Darton, Longman and Todd, 1999.
• Ford, D. Theology. A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.
• Grenz, S. J. Created for Community: Connecting Christian Belief with Christian Living. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996.
• Horton, M. Pilgrim Theology – Core Doctrines for Christian Disciples. Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 2013
• Jinkins, M. Invitation to Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2001.
• Jones, B. F. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014.
• Malone, P. (ed.) Developing an Australian Theology. Strathfield: St Pauls Publications, 1999.
• McGrath, A. E. Christian Theology: An Introduction (4th ed). Oxford: Blackwell, 2007.
• Migliore, D. L. Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology (2nd ed). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004.
• Thorsen, Donald A. D. An Exploration of Christian Theology. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers, 2015. (recommended for purchase)

Assessment