Content

This unit reflects on the doctrinal content of the third article of the creed. Particular attention is given to characteristically Lutheran emphases in ecclesiology, sacramental theology and eschatology.

Unit code: CT2209L

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify and discuss key theological concepts in this unit, their development in various Christian traditions and where they differ from the Lutheran tradition

2.

Critically reflect on the Lutheran church’s dogmatic tradition in the light of scripture and the contemporary context and to identify tension points

3.

Express an informed critical opinion on theological issues relating to sanctification

Unit sequence

At least 15 credit points in Field C—systematic theology (CT) is desirable

Pedagogy

Lectures, tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

  • Kolb, Robert. 1993. The Christian faith: a Lutheran exposition. Saint Louis, MO: Concordia. (recommended for purchase)
  • McGrath, Alister E. 2011. Christian theology: an introduction. 5th ed. Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. (recommended for purchase) (Löhe Memorial Library has the ebook – check catalogue from www.alc.edu.au/library)
  • Bayer, Oswald. 2008. Martin Luther’s theology: a contemporary interpretation, translated by Thomas H. Trapp. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
  • Gunton, Colin E. 2002. The Christian faith: an introduction to Christian doctrine. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
  • Jenson, Robert W. 1999. Systematic theology. Vol. 2, The Works of God. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Migliore, Daniel L. 2004. Faith seeking understanding: an introduction to Christian theology. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
  • Peters, Ted. 2015. God—the world’s future: systematic theology for a new era. 3rd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress.
    (Löhe Memorial Library has the ebook)
  • Sasse, Hermann. 2004. We confess anthology. Translated by Norman Nagel. St Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
  • Schwarz, Hans. 2014. The Christian faith: a creedal account. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay 2250 words

0 50.0
Essay

Essay 2250 words

0 50.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000