This unit explores the meaning of Christian spirituality using the writings of women throughout history. Emphasis will be placed on the historical context of the primary sources used, the struggles of women in coming to find their own voices within their contexts, the theological relevance of their writings, and the specific literary genres that they used. This study enables students to appreciate both the significance of these writings for their own times, as well as their continuing relevance to our life and mission in the Christian Church today.
Unit code: CH9215Y
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Outline and assess the elements that identify Christian Spirituality particularly in relation to women’s writings throughout history. |
2. | Analyse and articulate the historical context within which selected women communicate Christian spirituality throughout history. |
3. | Evaluate key features of Christian spirituality within women’s writings |
4. | Critically interpret a range of literary genres used by women writers in Christian History |
5. | Evaluate and describe how women did or did not find their voice through their writings in the context of the Church of their times |
6. | Evaluate the implications of the understanding of these texts for ministry in the contemporary Christian church |
7. | Analyse and demonstrate the critical and creative tension between an understanding of historical texts in their original context and an appreciation of their contemporary value |
Asynchronous and synchronous lectures, tutorials, and discussion forums
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Portfolio | Portfolio of 5 Tutorial Exercises of 300 words each |
1500 | 20.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 2000 | 30.0 | |
Essay | 4000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 28 Jul, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-07-28 08:49:46 +1000