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This unit explores the Australian context of the twenty-first century in order to discern where God’s Spirit is active and how followers of Christ can be positively involved with this Spirit for growing the reign of God.

Unit code: DS2023S

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Spirituality

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Stirling College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Articulate a critical theological understanding of the Australian context in the twenty-first century

2.

Outline principles for discernment of the Holy Spirit’s activity in human and a faith community’s experience

3.

Analyse their lived experience in the light of select passages in the Gospel narratives

4.

Identify challenges and resources for ministry in Australia in the twenty-first century

Unit sequence

15 points in field B 15 points in field C

Pedagogy

Lecture, Tutorial and Online Forums

Indicative Bibliography

  • Benner, David G. Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life. Grand Rapids MI: Brazos Press, 2014.
  • Habel, Norman. Reconciliation: Searching for Australia’s Soul. Sydney: Harper Collins, 1999.
  • Mackay, Hugh Beyond Belief. Sydney: Pan Macmillan, 2016.
  • Malone, Peter (ed) Developing an Australian Theology. Sydney: St Paul’s, 1999.
  • Mason, Michael & Singleton, Andrew & Webber, Ruth. The Spirit of Generation Y: Young People's Spirituality in a Changing Australia Mulgrave, VIC: John Garratt Publishing, 2007.
  • Meyer, Robin. The Underground Church: Reclaiming the subversive way of Jesus. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2012.
  • Sparks, Paul, Tim Soerens and Dwight Friesen. The New Parish. Downer's Grove IL: IVP, 2014.
  • Stockton, Eugene The Aboriginal Gift: Spirituality for a Nation. Alexandria: Millennium, 1995.
  • Struckmeyer, K. A Conspiracy of Love: Following Jesus in a Postmodern World. Eugene OR: Wipf & Stock, 2016.
  • Tacey, David J. Re-Enchantment: The New Australian Spirituality. Pymble, N.S.W.: HarperCollins, 2000.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

3000 word essay

3000 60.0
Seminar or Tutorial

2000 word seminar paper

2000 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 28 Jul, 2016

Unit record last updated: 2021-09-22 16:29:53 +1000