UMS : Unit: CT3010L

Content

The first half of the unit explores the theology of creation with attention paid to the contemporary discussion on the relation between science and theology. Apart from the doctrine of creation (and continuing creation), the first half of the unit also includes theological anthropology, sin and evil and the problem of theodicy. The second half of the unit focuses on redemption and Christology. It begins with looking at the relation between the person and work of Christ. Particular attention is given to the doctrine of the incarnation (the two natures of Christ) and the various theories of the atonement. The unit concludes with a discussion of Christ’s descent into hell, his bodily resurrection, his ascension and his presence in the church today.

Unit code: CT3010L

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.	Demonstrate familiarity with the key theological concepts in this unit, their development in various Christian traditions, and where they differ from the Lutheran tradition
2.	Critically reflect on the Lutheran church’s dogmatic tradition in the light of scripture and the contemporary context and to apply this practically
3.	Engage in an informed discussion on the theological topics covered by the unit and write an essay that conforms to academic and disciplinary requirements
4.	Sustain a theological argument, by raising critical questions and taking a personal position which shows consistency and integrity in theological thinking

Unit sequence

Course relationship: A level 3 unit in undergraduate theology and ministry courses

Prerequisites: 18 points in the discipline of Systematic Theology (CT)

Pedagogy

This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. lectures, discussion, and tutorials) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.

Indicative Bibliography

Enns, Peter. The evolution of Adam: what the Bible does and doesn’t say about human origins. Ada, MI: Brazos, 2012.
Jenson, Robert W. Systematic theology. Vol. 2, The works of God. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1999.
Jones, Beth Felker. Practicing Christian doctrine: an invitation to thinking and living theologically. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2014.
Kilcrease, Jack D. The self-donation of God: a contemporary Lutheran approach to Christ and his benefits. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2013.
Kolb, Robert. The Christian faith: a Lutheran exposition. Saint Louis, MO: Concordia, 1993.
Kolb, Robert and Carl R. Trueman. Between Wittenberg and Geneva: Lutheran and reformed theology in conversation. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2017.
McGrath, Alister E. Christian theology: an introduction. 5th. ed. Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Migliore, Daniel L. Faith seeking understanding: an introduction to Christian theology. 2nd. ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2004.
Nafzger, Samuel et al, eds. Confessing the gospel: a Lutheran approach to systematic theology. 2 vols. St Louis, MO: Concordia, 2017.
Peters, Ted. God—the world’s future: systematic theology for a new era. 3rd. ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2015.

Assessment

Type	Description	Word count	Weight (%)
Essay	Creation	2500	50.0
Essay	Redemption	2500	50.0

Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 19 Jul, 2021

Unit record last updated: 2021-07-19 15:09:44 +1000