Content

In this unit, a case study of a contemporary genre of theology will allow students to practice theology as an inter-disciplinary endeavour that listens to and speaks into the crises, demands, challenges, and opportunities of the contemporary world. Each iteration of the unit will focus on a specific inter-disciplinary site of theology. Foci may include, but are not limited to, ecological, disability, Indigenous, feminist, or inter-religious theologies.

Unit code: CT9032Z

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Blended

Proposing College: St Francis College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of some of the major issues and themes from the theological approach (’case study’), and reflect in depth on its development, context, and significance.

2.

Demonstrate the ability to rigorously analyse and evaluate in detail a particular text, theme, or problem from within the field of the theological approach (’case study’).

3.

Engage in peer learning through classroom discussions.

Unit sequence

Postgraduate elective.

Pedagogy

Direct instruction, provocation, and self-directed learning approach to learning discipline specific skills (demonstrating an understanding of concepts in theology, reading, and reflecting on a range of theologians, and engaging in the process of re-constructing theology for the contemporary context, and classroom dialogues) through lectures, tutorials with targeted learning activities, and formative and summative assessment tasks.

Indicative Bibliography

See unit reading list.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Seminar or Tutorial - Participation

Student discussion leaders and active participation. Students must make substantive contributions in at least 10 classes in order to receive 10 marks.

1000 10.0
Essay - Essay

In-depth critical essay on the theological approach (case study).

5000 45.0
Oral Presentation - Oral Presentation

Oral Presentation based on the essay due in study week. 30-minute presentation.

1000 45.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 25 May, 2023

Unit record last updated: 2023-05-25 13:57:55 +1000