This unit is designed to explore the significance and importance of interreligious dialogue in a multi-religious context. It will underline the theological unity based on the common origin and destiny of all, the divine Mystery, who is in dialogue with humanity.
This unit will further examine the biblical and theological foundations for interreligious dialogue and address its related challenges and opportunities. It will engage in some actual dialogue, leading to a harmonious society in the Australian context and beyond.
Unit code: DM9014Y
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | develop an understanding of interreligious dialogue |
2. | analyse interreligious dialogue as an expression of the church’s mission |
3. | justify how interreligious dialogue is an experience of rootedness and openness |
4. | compare interreligious dialogue with the mission of proclamation |
5. | assess interreligious dialogue as an expression of the divine reign |
6. | appraise the relation between world peace and interreligious dialogue |
Weekly Lectures and Tutorials
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Seminar or Tutorial | Tutorial Presentation |
2000 | 40.0 |
Essay | Essay on Religions and World Peace |
6000 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-10-14 15:22:35 +1100