This unit introduces students to the basics of theological, biblical, and religious studies, understood through the prism of Anglican identity. Consisting of five modules, designed to be completed over the course of a year, the unit provides critical foundational knowledge of the elements of Christian belief, religious and non-religious literacy in Australia, and the significance of these for leaders in Anglican and other faith-based organisations in a constantly changing Australian context.
Unit code: DA1010Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Proposing College: Wollaston Theological College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Outline the development of an Anglican identity and its significance in Australian history and society. |
| 2. | Demonstrate foundational understanding of historical and social contexts in which the Scriptures were written, and the different genres of these texts and their significance within Anglican traditions. |
| 3. | Compare and contrast modern approaches to Christian theology, including within the Anglican Church. |
| 4. | Appraise definitions of religion and the significance of religion and secularism in twenty-first century Australian society. |
| 5. | Evaluate theories of leadership in Anglicanism, synthesising a personal approach. |
No prerequisites required.
The unit is delivered as five intensive day long modules. Unit content is in seminar format with frequent interactive discussion sessions and group work, both in-person and synchronously. The unit can also be taken online asynchronously, with group assessments that enable cooperative learning.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) | |||||
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Variant 1 | ||||||||
| Short Answer Responses | Students write two 500-word critical responses to assigned questions. |
1000 | 30.0 | |||||
| Audio recording or Podcast | Students work in groups to deliver a 30-minute audio recording or podcast on the assigned topic or question. In addition, individual students submit a one-page (300-word) outline of their personal contribution to the presentation. |
1000 | 30.0 | |||||
| Summative Reflection | Students compose a critical reflection on their own assessed work, incorporating examiner feedback together with the unit content into a piece applying the sum of their learning to leadership in Anglican contexts. |
2000 | 40.0 | |||||
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 18 Oct, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-10-18 16:25:30 +1100