This unit explores the significance and importance of interreligious dialogue in a multi-religious context. As an expression of the church's mission, and of an experience of rootedness and openness to other traditions, it will be informed by a theological commitment to unity based on the common origin and destiny of all, the divine mystery, who is in dialogue with humanity. This unit will further examine the biblical and theological foundations for interreligious dialogue and address its related challenges and opportunities. It will engage in some practices of dialogue for the purpose of seeking a harmonious society in the Australian context and beyond.
Unit code: DM3014Y
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Evaluate the theories and practices of interreligious dialogue |
2. | Analyse interreligious dialogue as an expression of the church’s mission |
3. | Analyse how interreligious dialogue is an experience of rootedness and openness drawing on their own experience of interreligious dialogue |
4. | Investigate the biblical and theological foundations for interreligious dialogue |
5. | Evaluate interreligious dialogue as an expression of the divine reign |
Weekly lectures, field studies and tutorials
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 2000 | 40.0 | |
Essay | 3000 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 27 Jun, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-06-27 09:19:35 +1000