This unit introduces the student to core insights of Catherine Booth’s theology and examines their influence upon the development of The Salvation Army. It explores the movement’s self-understanding in respect of the nature of the church, the scope of ministry and the place of the sacraments by reference to key figures in the movement. Attention will be given to the theological grounding of Catherine Booth’s feminism. The relevance of her ideas to the identity and mission of the Church in the 21st century will also be explored.
Unit code: CH9298B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Examine Catherine Booth’s core theological ideas and identify the major historical influences upon their development |
2. | Assess Catherine Booth’s significance as a church leader and theologian within her nineteenth century context |
3. | Appraise the impact of Booth’s insights upon The Salvation Army’s theology of church, ministry and sacraments and its practical expression |
4. | Analyze the basis, scope and influence of Catherine Booth’s feminism |
5. | Critically evaluate the relevance of Catherine Booth’s ideas to the mission of the Church in the 21st century, with particular reference to the Salvation Army |
24 Points CH or CT Foundational level 8
Lectures, Tutorials
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Integrative Essay 3500 words |
3500 | 50.0 |
Essay | Essay 3500 words |
3500 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Jul, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:49 +1000