This unit describes the relationship between theological education and higher education in Australia. It invites participants to consider their own views and vocation. It examines such issues as the expectations of churches, experiences of students, and the nature of the many theological education institutions.
Unit code: DE8030L
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 8.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Education Studies
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Identify issues raised for themselves, institutions and stakeholders by the different perspectives of Theological and Higher Education |
2. | Identify and critique influences upon themselves as theological educators |
Engaged instruction and conversation, exploration, peer discussion, self-reflection.
Theological education has long been a male-dominated domain. Theological Education, 45 no.2 (2010) addresses issues of gender and leadership in theological education.
*At least one of Biggs, Mortiboys, Ramsden or Rogers recommended for purchase
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Personal Reflection | Students will research and reflect with a peer on their own formation as a theological educator. 500 words equivalent |
500 | 25.0 |
Document Study | Triple text study Students will engage with a set text and consider it in the light of two others they will choose, the first from a set list, the second from beyond it. They will then identify issues for themselves, their vocation and their students in the light of these. 1500 words |
1500 | 75.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:38 +1000