Beginning with his early philosophical theology and concluding with his radical prison writings, this unit will explore the dynamic interaction between Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s leading theological ideas and his engagement with the changing religious, social and political context of Hitler’s Third Reich.
Unit code: CH3725W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate a holistic understanding of Bonhoeffer’s often controversial theology |
2. | Outline the major influences upon Bonhoeffer’s theology; |
3. | Analyse the relationship between Bonhoeffer’s theology and his ecclesial and political engagements |
4. | Describe the mutual significance of systematic theology and church history in relation to Bonhoeffer’s works as an example of broader applicability |
30 points in CH and 15 points in CT
lectures, seminars, discussion forums
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | Essay (2,500 words) |
0 | 50.0 |
Book Review | Book Review (1,000 words) |
0 | 25.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | Seminar Paper (1,000 words) |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-27 14:57:57 +1100