This is a thematic unit drawing material from the disciplines of biblical studies, systematic theology, history and education. It is an introduction to Lutheran education considered from a number of perspectives: the history of the Lutheran Church of Australia and the development of the Lutheran school system; the Bible as the key theological text for the church and its schools; and theological understandings which underpin practice in schools. The topic of creation is used as a framework to integrate biblical, theological and educational material in order to explore the core nature and practice of an authentic Lutheran school. This is the first in a series of three units with this overarching purpose.
Unit code: DE8004L
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Education Studies
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Outline the history of Lutheran schooling in Australia including key past and present influences |
2. | Demonstrate a foundational understanding of interpretative approaches to the study of biblical texts by applying a range of techniques to a text |
3. | Identify key aspects of a Lutheran understanding of the doctrine of creation |
4. | Examine educational issues in the light of a Lutheran approach to anthropology and the doctrine of creation, and compose a theologically sound response |
Course relationship: A level 8 unit in postgraduate theology, ministry and education courses
This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. engagement with online learning materials which may include audio/video, webinars, forums and discussion) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Analyse key purposes, influences and factors in the historical development of Lutheran schools in Australia |
1500 | 20.0 |
Portfolio | Tasks which demonstrate various literary techniques used in the Bible |
2000 | 30.0 |
Essay | Apply biblical and theological material to inform discussion on education practice |
3500 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 19 Jul, 2021
Unit record last updated: 2021-07-19 15:07:35 +1000