This unit explores the development of the monastic movement in the Medieval Church from 500 - 1500, with an emphasis on the examination of primary sources. The unit will present both an historical study and insights into the spirituality emanating from both male and female monastics during these centuries of Christian monasticism. It offers a method for the study of these texts in the light of present day formation for ministry and mission.
Unit code: CH3300P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Outline the significant movements and personalities within the development of Medieval monasticism. |
2. | Articulate key principles of historical interpretation of Medieval Christian sources of monasticism |
3. | Identify key features of the spirituality within the Medieval monastic movement. |
4. | Demonstrate the ability to interpret a range of monastic texts |
5. | Discuss the implications of the understanding of these texts for ministry in the contemporary Christian church. |
6 days intensive, lecture/seminar style (covering writings of major figures and developments in Medieval monasticism) plus 2 online mode of delivery sessions, one before the intensive (introducing the era and genre of writings to be studied in this unit) and one after the intensive (summarising the material covered in the unit and conclusions reached).
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Topic Essay (2000 words) |
0 | 40.0 |
Essay | Topic Essay (2000 words) |
0 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:33 +1100