The unit begins with research into the nature of truth, along with the particular contributions of both theology and educational theory to the practice of education. Students examine some theological themes important for educational practice along with particular Lutheran theological emphases associated with them. These theological themes may include creation, the two kingdoms, law and gospel, Christian as saint and sinner, theology of the cross, church and ministry, sacrament, and vocation. Central to the unit is research by each student into a specific issue in education and the way in which it can be informed by theology.
Unit code: DE9116L
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Education Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Discriminate between the roles of reason and revelation in the education and theology dialogue |
2. | Demonstrate critical understanding of scholarship in areas of both theology and educational theory and practice as these relate to Lutheran (or other Christian) schools |
3. | Apply theological insights in a process of dialogue with the discipline of education as practiced in contemporary Lutheran (or negotiated alternative Christian) schools |
4. | Demonstrate competence in the skills of advanced research appropriate to the dialogue between education and theology, in particular ethical issues and processes. |
Prerequisites: BS9004L Biblical Texts and Traditions and CT9004L Theological Foundations for Educators or their equivalent are desirable
Engagement with online learning materials, including audio/video, tasks, forums, and synchronous and asynchronous discussion with lecturer
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Forum | Involvement in online discussion forum |
500 | 10.0 |
Annotated Bibliography | A descriptive annotated bibliography of key theological readings |
500 | 10.0 |
Essay | Essay exploring an issue of leadership practice in the light of the chosen theological area(s) |
2000 | 40.0 |
Essay - Ethics protocols | Documentation plan to address ethics issues associated with the research. |
1500 | NGP |
Report | Report on a theological dialogue at school level on a relevant local educational issue. |
1500 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 18 Oct, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000