This unit critically examines the historical, theological, liturgical, and ecclesiological development of Anglicanism, with particular attention to its expression in the Australian context. Students engage with primary and secondary sources to evaluate Anglican identity, leadership, governance, and mission in contemporary settings.
Unit code: DA9832Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Proposing College: St Francis College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Critically evaluate the historical development of Anglicanism using primary and secondary sources. |
| 2. | Interpret theological, liturgical, and sacramental expressions within Anglican traditions. |
| 3. | Assess models of Anglican governance, leadership, and mission in contemporary contexts. |
| 4. | Examine the theological and ecclesiological foundations that shape Anglican identity in contemporary contexts. |
Postgraduate Elective
This unit fosters collaborative and reflective learning through seminar discussions, case studies, and resource development. Students engage in experiential and critical theological reflection to integrate historical and contemporary Anglican perspectives.
Bruce Kaye. Colonial Religion: Conflict and Change in Church and State, Adelaide: ATF, 2017.
Bruce Kaye. Frozen Institutions: Questions for the Church after Christendom. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2022.
Bruce Kaye. The Rise and Fall of English Christendom: Theocracy, Christology, Order and Power, London: Routledge, 2018.
Paul Avis, The Vocation of Anglicanism, London: Bloomsbury, 2016.
John Davis, Australian Anglicans and their Constitution, Canberra: Acorn Press, 1993.
Bruce Kaye, An Introduction to World Anglicanism’, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Jeffrey Driver, A Polity of Persuasion: Gift and Grief of Anglicanism, Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2014.
R. Strong, Oxford History of Anglicanism, vols I- III, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017.
Charles Sherlock, Australian Anglicans Worship: Performing APBA, Broughton, Melbourne, 2020.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | Seminar Participation |
1000 | 15.0 |
| Project Report or Project Journal | 2500 | 50.0 | |
| Essay | 2500 | 35.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 14 Oct, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-10-14 16:41:37 +1100