Christian presence within human existence: theological perspectives and underpinnings (CT3003S)

Content

Christian presence is articulated in conversation with human existence. This unit will draw upon theological perspectives that are generated from the interface of Christian testimony and contemporary life, such as meaning, hope, responsibility, ethics and freedom. These perspectives in turn give substance to the character of Christian presence within human existence as an ever-contemporary challenge.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

This unit is primarily orientated to the professional theological development of a cohort consisting of alumni, ministry and Christian service vocations. Pre-requiste: at least three standard units (54 points) in Systematic Theology.

Pedagogy

lecture input, group discussion, class plenary and further response input

Indicative Bibliography

• Jüngel, E. God as the Mystery of the World: In the Foundation of the Theology of the Crucified One in the Dispute between Theism and Atheism, trans. Darrell L. Guder, Grand Rapids and Edinburgh: Eerdmans and T&T Clark, 1983.
• Marsh, C. Christ in Focus: Radical Christocentrism in Christian Theology, London: SCM, 2005.
• Marion, J-L. Prolegomena to Charity, trans. Stephen E. Lewis, New York: Fordham University Press, 2002.
• Sawicki, M. Seeing the Lord: Resurrection and Early Christian Practices, Minneapolis: Fortress, 1994.
• Shortt, R. God’s Advocates: Christian Thinkers in Conversation, London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 2005.
• Taylor, C. A Secular Age. Cambridge MA: The Belknap Press of Harvard University, 2007.
• Taylor, C. Dilemmas and Connections: Selected Essays, Cambridge et. al.: Belknap Press, 2011.
• Taylor, C. Modern Social Imaginaries, Durham & London: Duke University Press, 2004.
• Von Balthasar HU. Love Alone is Credible, trans. D.C. Schindler. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2004.
• Williams, R. The Edge of Words: God and the Habits of Language, London: Bloomsbury, 2014.

Assessment