This unit is an introduction to the Lutheran Confessions as contained in the Book of Concord. It concentrates on the overall content of the Lutheran Confessions, especially the Augsburg Confession and the Apology, the Smalcald Articles and Luther’s Catechisms, to help students appreciate the background and main themes of the confessions for the study of theology, and for the life of the church today in witness, spirituality, and service..
Unit code: CT2005L
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate basic tenets of the Christian faith as expressed in the Lutheran symbols (the Book of Concord) |
2. | Investigate and explain major theological concepts and their historical development in the Lutheran symbols |
3. | Debate and defend the centrality of the doctrine of justification for the Lutheran Confessions generally and for the Augsburg Confession and its Apology in particular |
4. | Reflect on the internal integration and unity of theology in the Lutheran Confessions and their implications for vocational life and service in the church |
5. | Develop an essay that demonstrates a capacity to engage with the sources and theological principles of the Lutheran Confessions and their relevance for the church today |
Course relationship: A level 2 unit in undergraduate theology and ministry courses
This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. lecturer input, seminar discussion, group analysis exercises) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Portfolio - Reading and Research Report | Reflections on weekly readings and close study of an article of the Augsburg Confession |
1800 | 40.0 |
Essay | Theological keys to understanding the Lutheran confessions |
2700 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 12 Apr, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-04-12 16:03:38 +1000