This unit will explore theological underpinnings and practical expressions of Community Ministry. This includes study of New Testament, early church, diaconal renewal and theological motifs for engaging our contemporary social contexts. Case studies, and immersion visits during the intensive, help students imagine new possibilities for community ministry.
Unit code: DA9747Z
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Proposing College: Uniting College for Leadership and Theology
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Critically engage with New Testament, early church and theological sources to build a robust basis for Community Ministry. |
| 2. | Critically analyse key issues facing our contemporary social contexts. |
| 3. | Critically reflect on theological motifs and ministry praxis shaped by social analysis |
A Level 9 unit available for postgraduate elective study
Lectures, readings, online exercises, case studies, discussions, creative interaction and/or field trips
Resources will be provided to students in the Unit Guide and on ARK
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 7500 | 1.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 29 Oct, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-10-29 09:01:43 +1100