Content

This unit will explore contemporary concepts of salvation with a particular focus on the relationship between theology and mission. It will include an examination of key biblical and theological sources which have contributed to the development of several modern soteriologies and offer constructive responses. The unit will explore the significance of these concepts of salvation in relation to a range of issues including: social service, justice, evangelism and interfaith dialogue.

Unit code: CT9795B

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Eva Burrows College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Construct sound theological and missiological reasons for developing a contemporary soteriology

2.

Articulate a theology of salvation that connects meaningfully with and provides a solid theological rationale for holistic mission

3.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of key biblical texts and traditions relating to salvation

4.

Discuss critically the significance and function of context in the development of soteriology, using examples from a broad range of contemporary theologies

5.

Critically evaluate selected research that includes a soteriological perspective

Unit sequence

24 points in Systematic Theology at Graduate Foundational Level or equivalent

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars, group work, online forums, videos

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bevans, Stephen B. Models of Contextual Theology. Maryknoll: Orbis, 2002.
  • Bosch, David J. Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2011.
  • Bridle, Coralie, ed. “Rediscovering Salvation: New Creation and an Abundant Gospel.” The Journal of the Salvation Army Tri-Territorial Theological Forum, Vol 6 (2016).
  • Brueggemann, Walter. Theology of the Old Testament: Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1997.
  • Cone, James H. God of the Oppressed. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1975.
  • Davies-Kildea, Jason. What is the meaning of Salvation in The Salvation Army today? Exploring a theology of social service and holistic mission. Lambert Academic Publishing, 2009.
  • English Donald (ed), Windows on Salvation. London: Darton, Longmann & Todd, 1994. (recommended for purchase)
  • Grimsrud T, Instead of Atonement: the Bible’s Salvation Story and Our Hope for Wholeness, Eugene, OR.: Cascade Books, 2013
  • Johnson, Elizabeth Creation and the Cross: the mercy of God for a planet in peril, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2018
  • Moltmann, Jurgen. The Way of Jesus Christ: Christology in Messianic Dimensions. London: SCM Press, 1990.
  • Ruether, Rosemary R. Introducing Redemption in Christian Feminism (Introductions in Feminist Theology). Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1998.
  • Sobrino, Jon. Jesus the Liberator. Maryknoll: Orbis Press, 1994.
  • Snyder, Howard and Joel Scandrett, Salvation Means Creation Healed: The Ecology of Sin and Grace – Overcoming the Divorce between Earth and Heaven. Eugene: Wipf and Stock, 2011.
  • Song, Choan-Seng. Jesus, the Crucified People. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1996.
  • Stackhouse, John G. (ed), What Does It Mean to Be Saved? Broadening Evangelical Horizons of Salvation. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002. (recommended for purchase)
  • Wright, Nicholas T. Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection and the Meaning of the Church. San Francisco: HarperOne, 2008.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

4000 word essay

4000 60.0
Seminar or Tutorial

3000 word seminar paper

3000 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 20 Jul, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-05 15:56:05 +1100