This unit introduces students to Christian theology, framed by the Doctrines of the Salvation Army. Students will explore questions about the nature of God, salvation, the Scriptures, the Church, the future and the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Unit code: CT1109B
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Outline the task and purpose of theology. |
| 2. | Articulate foundational theological terms and themes. |
| 3. | Draw connections between theological concepts and the doctrines of the Salvation Army. |
| 4. | Identify the relationship between theology and practice. |
No prerequisites required.
This unit includes readings, videos, podcasts, workbooks, discussion, tutorials, lectures and assessment tasks.
Deverell, Garry Worete, Gondwana Theology: A Trawloolway Man Reflects on Christian Faith. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2018.
Jones, Beth Felker. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. Grand Rapids: Baker Publishing Group, 2023.
Maddix, Mark A. and Diane Leclerc, Essential Beliefs: A Wesleyan Primer. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press, 2016.
McGrath, Alister. Theology: The Basics. 3rd edition. Oxford: Blackwell, 2011.
Migliore, Daniel L. Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology. Third edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2014.
Powell, Samuel M. 2014. Discovering Our Christian Faith: An Introduction to Theology. Kansas, MO: Nazarene Publishing House. 2014.
Street, Robert. Called to be God’s People. London: Salvation Army, 2008.
Tanner, Kathryn, Jesus, Humanity and the Trinity: A Systematic Theology in Brief. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2001.
The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army Handbook of Doctrine. London: The Salvation Army, 2010.
The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army in the Body of Christ: An Ecclesiological Statement. London: Salvation Books, 2008.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Variant 1 | ||||||||
| Portfolio | 2000 | 50.0 | ||||||
| Learning Resource | 2000 | 50.0 | ||||||
Variant 2 | ||||||||
| Concept map/mind map | 500 | 10.0 | ||||||
| Essay | 2000 | 60.0 | ||||||
| Journal | 1000 | 30.0 | ||||||
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 16 Aug, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-08-16 10:54:40 +1000