The Christian Faith (CT1102L)

Content

The unit introduces students to the basic teachings of the Christian faith from a Lutheran theological perspective. It covers creation, image of God, the person and work of Christ, justification, universalism, law and gospel, the two kingdoms, baptism, saint and sinner, the last things and Holy Communion. All this is done with reference to the contemporary context in which students do theology, especially schools and churches.

Learning outcomes

Pedagogy

This unit provides students with the opportunity to engage with online learning materials, including study notes, video, PowerPoint and personal discussions with the lecturer on request. An intensive workshop of three days (approximately 20 hours) of lectures, inquiry, group activities and discussion is also offered.

Indicative Bibliography

• Bartsch, Malcolm. 2013. A God who speaks and acts: theology for teachers in Lutheran schools. Adelaide, SA: Openbook Howden.
• Hebart, Friedemann. 2000. One in the gospel: the Formula of Concord for our day. 2nd ed. Adelaide, SA: Openbook.
• Erlander, Daniel. 1981. Baptized we live: Lutheranism as a way of life. Chelan, WA: Daniel Erlander, Holden Village.
• Braaten, Carl E. 2007. Principles of Lutheran theology. 2nd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
• Jones, Beth Felker. 2014. Practicing Christian Doctrine: an introduction to thinking and living theologically. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.
• Kolb, Robert. 1993. The Christian faith: a Lutheran exposition. St Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
• McGrath, Alister E. 2011. Christian theology: an introduction. 5th ed. New York, NY: Wiley-Blackwell.
• Schwarz, Hans. 2014. The Christian faith: a creedal account. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.
• Veith, Gene Edward. 2010. The spirituality of the cross: the way of the first evangelicals. Rev. ed. St Louis, MO: Concordia.

Assessment