Content

This unit develops tools and skills for understanding and analysing a range of selected social justice issues prevalent in today’s world. It examines selected Biblical texts with reference to these specific issues. It adopts theological reflection and social analysis to develop a framework for application to other issues and contexts. The unit will include a critical and constructive review of The Salvation Army’s responses to social justice.

Unit code: DM3717B

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Missiology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Eva Burrows College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Articulate the Biblical foundations of justice

2.

Critically evaluate The Salvation Army approaches to social justice since its formation

3.

Analyse the main ways in which Globalisation can affect individuals and communities and the implications for justice.

4.

Apply theological reflection and social analysis to selected social justice issues.

5.

Create an integrated framework for evaluating and responding to any social justice issue and provide analysis of a social justice issue using that framework.

Unit sequence

36 points in Field D with 18 points from DM or DP

Pedagogy

Lectures, group work, online forums, videos

Indicative Bibliography

  • Cannon, Mae Elise. Social Justice Handbook Small Steps for a Better World. Downers Grove: IVP, 2009.
  • Duffey, Michael K. Sowing Justice, Reaping Peace: Case Studies of Racial, Religious and Ethnic Healing Around the World. Wisconsin: Sheed and Ward, 2001.
  • Forell, George W (ed). Christian Social Teachings: A Reader in Christian Social Ethics from the Bible to the Present. Second Edition. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2013.
  • Grassi, Joseph A. Informing the Future Social Justice in the New Testament. New York: Paulist Press, 2003.
  • Grant, Jamie A. and Hughes, Dewi A (eds). Transforming the World: The Gospel and Social Responsibility. Nottingham: IVP, 2009.
  • Groody, Daniel G. Globalisation, Spirituality and Justice. New York: Orbis, 2007.
  • Haugen, Gary A. Good News about Injustice: A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World. Downers Grove: IVP, 1999.
  • Kristof, Nicholas D and WuDuun, Sheryl. Half the Sky: How to Change the World. London: Virago, 2010.
  • MacMillan, Christine M. (et al). When Justice is the Measure. Ontario: The Salvation Army, Canada and Bermuda, 2014.
  • McLaren, Brian (et al). The Justice Project. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2009.
  • Palmer, Michael D and Burgess, Stanley M. The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Religion and Social Justice. Oxford: Blackwell, 2012.
  • Roberts, Campbell and Strickland, Danielle. Just: Imagine. Melbourne: Salvo Publishing, 2008.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay of 3,000 words

3000 60.0
Oral Presentation

Online presentation and accompanying paper (can be book review) 2,000 words

2000 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 20 Jul, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-05 16:02:56 +1100