This unit immerses students in the personal, social and ethical considerations of the Bible’s evolving vision of the Kingdom of God and a just society. These concepts will be examined by exploring biblical texts, the legacy of leading thinkers and influential practitioners, as well as contemporary issues demanding careful and constructive engagement.
Unit code: CT1003W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Assess differing conceptions of the Kingdom of God, drawing upon biblical texts and theological perspectives; |
2. | Identify the personal, social and ethical consequences envisioned by the ‘Good News’ of the Kingdom of God |
3. | Engage theologically with aspects of culture in light of themes developed in this unit; |
4. | Demonstrate and critically reflect upon creative responses to contemporary contexts that are informed and transformed by the ‘Good News’. |
Lectures, seminars, tutorials.
The unit will also utilise field trips and excursions to provide students with the opportunity to explore various contemporary issues in context.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 1500 word major essay |
0 | 40.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 750 word tutorial paper |
0 | 20.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 750 word tutorial paper |
0 | 20.0 |
Essay | 1000 word reading log |
0 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Jul, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-26 17:01:27 +1100