The unit addresses understandings of spirituality and various approaches to its study (e.g., (i) historical, (ii) theological and (iii) anthropological. Traditional Christian spiritualities, both apostolic and mystical are examined, as well as other selected spiritualities, including indigenous and eco-spiritualities. The unit includes a transformational perspective, inviting students to relate the study of spirituality to their own personal contexts.
Unit code: DS1000Y (Approved)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Spirituality
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate the fundamental nature and the methods of spirituality |
2. | Discourse on the development of spirituality over time |
3. | Give a critical reflection on a selected aspect of Christian spirituality |
4. | Make a critical personal response to a specific selected aspect of the unit. |
Interactional; Lectures; additional audio/visual input; discussion
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Seminar or Tutorial | 1000 word Tutorial |
1000 | 25.0 |
Essay | 2000 word Essay |
2000 | 50.0 |
Essay | 1000 word Integrative Assignment |
1000 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2019-05-03 14:53:31 +1000