Introduction to Christian Theology (CT1701B)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit is an introduction to Christian theology. It uses The Salvation Army’s eleven articles of faith as a framework for exploring key areas of theology, locating these doctrines within the theology of the wider Church.

Unit code: CT1701B

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Catherine Booth College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Describe the basic vocabulary of theology and the framework of the discipline.

2.

Outline a working understanding of The Salvation Army’s articles of faith.
3.

Situate The Salvation Army’s doctrines within the broader Christian tradition.
4.

Discuss the impact of various theological perspectives on life and ministry
5.

Show basic skills in the construction and evaluation of theological arguments.

Unit sequence

Prohibited combinations: CT1290B A Salvationist Theology A CT1292B A Salvationist Theology B

Pedagogy

Lectures, discussion, forum engagement, videos, reading.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Avis, Paul D. L. The Christian Church: An Introduction to the Major Traditions. London: SPCK, 2002.
  • Grider, J. Kenneth. A Wesleyan-Holiness Theology. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1994.
  • Marks, Darren C. Bringing Theology to Life. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2009.
  • McGrath, Alister. Christian Theology: An Introduction. Fifth Edition. Chichester: Wiley- Blackwell, 2010.
  • McGrath, Alister. Theology: The Basics. 3rd edition. Oxford: Blackwell, 2011.
  • McKim, Donald K. A ‘Down and Dirty’ Guide to Theology. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2011.
  • Migliore, Daniel L. Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology. Third edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2014.
  • Oden, Thomas C. Systematic Theology. 3 vols. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1992.
  • Olson, Roger E. God in Dispute: 'Conversations' between great Christian Thinkers. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009.
  • Street, Robert. Called to be God’s People. London: Salvation Army, 2008.
  • The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army Handbook of Doctrine. London: The Salvation Army, 2010. (recommended for purchase)
  • Tennent, Timothy C. Theology in the Context of World Christianity: How the global Church is influencing the way we think about and discuss Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007
  • Wright, Tom. Simply Christian: An Introduction to Christianity for the 21st Century. London: SPCK, 2011.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

2,000 word Essay

 0 50.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

Three Quizzes (5 minutes each)

 0 10.0
Essay

1,500 word online forum participation

 0 40.0
Approvals

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

Unit record last updated: 2020-09-16 14:09:19 +1000