This unit is a foundation for further study in Christian Thought and History. It offers historical study of the first five centuries of Christianity with an emphasis on the practice and belief of the community, focussing especially on monastic sources. It examines the formal clarification of doctrine through key primary texts in the light of the wider life of the church, offering an introduction to Christian traditions of theological reflection.
Unit code: DS1010P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Spirituality
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Outline a chronology of key events within the Christian community c.70-500 |
2. | Articulate key principles of historical interpretation of ancient Christian texts |
3. | Identify key features of the context and method of at least one writer in the early Christian church |
4. | Interpret a range of historical sources |
5. | Discuss the implications of the above for ministry in the contemporary Christian church |
8 days intensive, lecture/seminar style
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Topic Essay x 1500 words |
1500 | 40.0 |
Essay | Research Essay x 2500 words |
2500 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-27 12:37:29 +1100