This unit introduces a student to various religions of the world including, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Confucianism/Daoism and selected Indigenous Religions. Students will examine the historical development of these religions and spiritualities, with reference to key figures, central beliefs and practices, and their interaction with historical Western and Christian traditions. Particular attention will be paid to the beliefs and practices of religious adherents in the Australian context. During the unit students will visit places of worship and religious devotion, including temples, shrines and mosques, and participate in discussions with religious leaders and adherents about their beliefs and practices.
Unit code: DM9067W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe historical development of the Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Confucianism/Daoism, and selected Indigenous Religions; |
2. | Describe the key figures of each religion and evaluate their significance for religious adherents; |
3. | Analyse the central beliefs and practices of each religion; |
4. | Assess the place and importance of the sacred texts for each religion; |
5. | Compare ‘popular’ beliefs and practices of adherents with ‘formal’ beliefs and practices in each religion; |
6. | Investigate possible barriers and obstacles for conversation, Christian witness and dialogue; and |
7. | Compare beliefs and practices in each religion that are also prevalent in Judea/Christian Scriptures and tradition. |
Face-face lectures and tutorials as well as 6 site visits to temples, shrines, mosques & places of worship.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay (3000 words) |
3000 | 50.0 |
Book Review | . 1,000 word review of selected reading |
1000 | 20.0 |
Essay | 4 x 500 word summaries/overviews of selected religions including, historical development, key figures, main beliefs and practices. |
2000 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-09 18:00:06 +1100