Introduction to Christian Theology (CT8701B)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

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

Unit code: CT8701B

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Catherine Booth College

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Learning outcomes

1.

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

2.

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

Assess ways in which The Salvation Army’s doctrines both align with and differ from some other Christian traditions.
4.

Evaluate the impact of theological reflection on the Christian life and on the practice of ministry.
5.

Employ foundational research skills in theology utilising primary and secondary source material.
6.

Demonstrate competence in the critical analysis, evaluation, and construction, of theological arguments.

Unit sequence

Prohibited combinations: CT8290B A Salvationist Theology A CT8292B A Salvationist Theology B

Pedagogy

Lectures, discussion, forum participation, videos, reading

Indicative Bibliography

  • Avis, Paul D. L. The Christian Church: An Introduction to the Major Traditions. London: SPCK, 2002.
  • Duce, Philip, and Daniel Strange, (eds.). Keeping Your Balance: Approaching Theological and Religious Studies. Leicester: InterVarsity Press, 2001.
  • Fischer, Kathleen and Thomas Hart, Christian Foundations: An Introduction to Faith in Our Times. New York: Paulist Press, 1995.
  • Green, Joel and Mark D. Baker. Recovering the Scandal of the Cross: Atonement in New Testament and Contemporary Contexts . Downers Grove: IVP, 2000.
  • Grider, J. Kenneth. A Wesleyan-Holiness Theology. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1994.
  • Johnson, Elizabeth. Consider Jesus. New York: Crossroad, 2003.
  • 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. The Christian Theology Reader. Fourth Edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
  • McGrath, Alister. Theology: The Basics. 3rd edition. Oxford: Blackwell, 2011. (recommended for purchase)
  • 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.
  • 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)

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

3,000 word Essay

 0 50.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

Quiz 15 minutes

0 3.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

Quiz 15 minutes

0 3.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

Quiz 15 minutes

0 4.0
Forum

2,000 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: 2020-09-17 15:05:08 +1000