This unit engages major theological themes of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. Applied work will be undertaken with selected historical and contemporary theological uses of Romans in formulating Christian identity and values. Focus on Romans as theological testimony will be explored through selected hermeneutical and philosophical approaches to evil and shame, finitude and faith, debt and gift.
Unit code: CT9731S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Critically evaluate enduring theological issues in the reception of Romans and recognise their significance in historical debates and contemporary forums |
2. | Analyse several theological and hermeneutical approaches to interpreting Romans and develop skills for reading theological testimony |
3. | Critically evaluate theological approaches to reading Romans in formulating Christian identity and values |
4. | Demonstrate integrative skills for researching and interpreting Romans in its engagement with enduring theological and philosophical questions of human existence |
Foundational unit in Systematic Theology
12 online sessions for 3 hour student engagement
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 3000 word essay |
0 | 50.0 |
Document Study | 750 word document study |
0 | 12.0 |
Document Study | 750 word document study |
0 | 13.0 |
Document Study | 750 word document study |
0 | 12.0 |
Document Study | 750 word document study |
0 | 13.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-31 18:10:07 +1100