Content

The unit aims to help students understand and engage thoughtfully with the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. In exploring the doctrine of the person and work of Jesus Christ as hope for the world, the unit explores the doctrine of the Incarnation and the significance of the crucifixion, resurrection and hope for human kind and for creation. The unit is also an exploration of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Unit code: CT0209T

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Diploma

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

Show understanding of the theology about Jesus Christ.

2.

Identify the key developments in the definitions of Nicaea and Chalcedon.

3.

Demonstrate knowledge of different models of atonement in relation to Jesus Christ

4.

Demonstrate awareness of some of the contemporary theologies of Jesus Christ, in Trinitarian perspective.

Pedagogy

Lectures, forums, readings

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bauckham, Richard. Jesus: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011.
  • Felker Jones, Beth. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking Theologically, Grand Rapids, Mich., Baker Academic, 2014
  • Hall, D.J. The Cross in Our Context. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2003.
  • Moltmann, J. Jesus Christ for Today’s World. London: SCM, 1994.
  • Nolan, Albert. Jesus Before Christianity. London, DLT, 1977.
  • Schweitzer, Don. Jesus Christ for Contemporary Life: his person, work and relationships. Eugene, Or.: Cascade Books, 2012.
  • Smail, Thomas A. Once and for All: A Confession of the Cross. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2005.
  • Spence, Alan J. Christology: A Guide for the Perplexed. London: T&T Clark, 2008.
  • Wright, N. T. The Challenge of Jesus. 2nd Edn. London: SPCK, 2015. (recommended for purchase)
  • Wright, N. T. Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did and Why He Matters. New York, NY: Harper One, 2011.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay of 1500 words

0 50.0
Essay

Essay of 1000 words

0 30.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

Quiz (250 words)

0 10.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

Quiz (250 words)

0 10.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-09-07 11:40:47 +1000