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
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. |
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 asynchronous discussion with lecturer. Intensives—involve interactive lectures, team teaching, group tasks, whole and small group discussion, reading groups
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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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 |
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