In the unit students examine and reflect on the basic teachings of the Christian faith from a Lutheran theological perspective. Students explore the meaning and significance of the theology linked to each of the three articles of the Apostles Creed. This is done with reference to the contemporary context in which students do theology. The theological focus in the unit is Lutheran with a Christological emphasis, and using an approach which invites students to reflect theologically on the Christian faith in the context of a religiously diverse world.
Unit code: CT8102L
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Articulate central themes in theology from a Lutheran perspective |
| 2. | Relate these themes to their Christological foundations for doing theology |
| 3. | Critically apply Christian theology to contemporary issues in the church and the wider world |
| 4. | Engage with theological scholarship by bringing diverse traditions into dialogue with each other. |
Prohibited combinations: CT9004L Theological Foundations for Educators
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay critically applying Lutheran theology to a contemporary issue in the church or wider world 2000 words |
0 | 40.0 |
| Report | Report on the theology of the cross 500 words |
0 | 10.0 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio of theological reflections on seven areas of theology addressed in this unit, demonstrating that the student has an informed understanding of each of them (7 x 500 words) 3500 words equivalent |
0 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000