Introduction to Anglican Ecclesiology (CT9610T)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

This unit explores the identity and development of Christian ecclesiology, with special attention given to the Church of England and the churches of the Anglican Communion. Students will engage with both historical and contemporary matters in ecclesiology. The unit will concentrate on relevant topics in the theology of the Church, ecclesial governance, conceptions of ordained and lay ministries, and canon law. Students will develop skills in analysing primary and secondary documentation, and articulating the identity of the church across different theological paradigms. While this unit will encompass global issues facing Anglicanism, particular focus will be placed on the history, governance and issues facing the Anglican Church of Australia.

Unit code: CT9610T

Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge of Christian ecclesiology
2.

articulate a sound understanding of Anglican ecclesial structures, ordination and holy orders, and their theological foundations
3.

critically engage with the relevance and implications of Anglican ecclesiology in the Australian and global contexts
4.

contextualise and communicate an understanding of the various approaches to ecclesiology within Anglican circles and name key contributors to major trends of thought
5.

critically analyse contemporary issues in Anglican polity and governance through a theological lens

Unit sequence

24 point at foundational level in CT

Pedagogy

class-based lectures, online videos and other resources, tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

  • Avis, Paul. The Identity of Anglicanism: Essentials of Anglican Ecclesiology. London: Bloomsbury, 2007.
  • Avis, Paul (ed.). The Oxford Handbook of Ecclesiology. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018.
  • Chapman, Mark Sathianathan Clarke, Martyn Percy (eds.). The Oxford Handbook of Anglican Studies. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015.
  • Evans, Gillian. Authority in the Church: A challenge for Anglicans. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 1990.
  • Kaye, Bruce. A Church without Walls: Being Anglican in Australia. North Blackburn: Dove, 1995.
  • Miller, Charles. Richard Hooker and the Vision of God: Exploring the origins of ‘Anglicanism’. Cambridge: James Clarke & Co, 2013.
  • McMichael, Ralph (ed.). The Vocation of Anglican Theology. London: SCM Press, 2014.
  • Pickard, Stephen. Seeking the Church: an Introduction to Ecclesiology. London: SCM Press, 2012.
  • Ramsey, Michael. The Gospel and the Catholic Church. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1936.
  • Lindsay, Elaine and Janet Scarfe (eds.). Preachers, Prophets and Heretics: Anglican Women's Ministry. Sydney: NewSouth Books, 2012.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Seminar or Tutorial 1000 20.0
Essay 4000 50.0
Essay 3000 30.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 4 Nov, 2024

Unit record last updated: 2024-11-04 08:55:54 +1100