Content

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: DE9716L

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Education Studies

Delivery Mode: Blended

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

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.

Unit sequence

BS9004L Biblical Texts and Traditions and CT9004L Theological Foundations for Educators or their equivalent are desirable

Pedagogy

Engagement with online learning materials, including audio/video, tasks, forums, and asynchronous discussion with lecturer. Intensives—involve interactive lectures, team teaching, group tasks, whole and small group discussion, reading groups

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bartsch, Malcolm I. 2001. Why a Lutheran school? Education and theology in dialogue. Adelaide, SA: Board for Lutheran Schools. (Available from ALC as a free pdf.)
  • ———. 2013. A God who speaks and acts: theology for teachers in Lutheran schools. Adelaide, SA: Openbook Howden. http://www.lutheran.edu.au/publications-and-policies/printed-publications/
  • Braaten, Carl E. 2007. Principles of Lutheran theology. 2nd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press.
  • Christenson, Tom. 2004. The gift and task of Lutheran higher education. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress.
  • ———. 2011. Who needs a Lutheran college? Values vision vocation. Minneapolis, MN: Lutheran University Press.
  • Hebart, Friedemann. 2000. One in the gospel: the Formula of Concord for our day. 2nd ed. Adelaide, SA: Openbook Publishers.
  • Lutheran Theological Journal. Adelaide: Australian Lutheran College. [Full text in ProQuest from 1997 via Online Resources at www.alc.edu.au/library]
  • Schwarz, Hans. 2014. The Christian faith: a creedal account. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.
  • Veith, Gene Edward. 2010. The spirituality of the cross: the way of the first evangelicals. 2nd ed. St. Louis, MO: Concordia.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Report

3,000 word equivalent task to facilitate and report on a theological dialogue at school level on a relevant local educational issue.

3000 50.0
Forum

500 word involvement in online discussion forum

500 10.0
Essay

3,000 word essay exploring an issue of practice in the light of the chosen theological area(s)

3000 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2019-10-31 14:59:23 +1100