The unit will offer students a review of the major Asian theologians as well as the major theological themes that have developed in the Asian context of religious pluralism, different cultures, the poor and marginalized groups like women, dalits and others.
Unit code: CT9331Y
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Critically evaluate the work of at least one significant Asian theologians |
2. | Articulate three major Asian theological themes |
3. | Compare three characteristics of Asian theology with that of western theology |
4. | Examine the relevance of Asian theology for mission in Asia |
5. | Make a case for contextual theology |
6. | Critically assess how an Asian theological theme is relevant in Australia |
An introductory unit in Missiology/Theology
Lectures, Tutorials, Class discussions
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 5000 word essay on any Asian Theological theme, comparing it with western theology and examining its relevance for Australia |
5000 | 60.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | Tutorial presentation and discussion of an Asian theologian and submitting the same as an essay of 3000 words |
3000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-21 15:34:40 +1000