This unit introduces a student to various religions of the world including, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Confucianism/Daoism and selected Indigenous Religions. Students will examine the historical development of these religions and spiritualities, with reference to key figures, central beliefs & practices, and their interaction with historical Western and Christian traditions. Particular attention will be paid to the beliefs and practices of religious adherents in the Australian context. During the unit students will visit places of worship and religious devotion, including temples, shrines and mosques, and participate in discussions with religious leaders and adherents about their beliefs and practices.
Unit code: DM3067W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe historical developments of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Confucianism/Daoism and selected Indigenous Religions; |
2. | Describe the key figures of each religion and their significance for religious adherents; |
3. | Analyse the central beliefs and practices of each religion; |
4. | Assess the place and importance of the sacred texts for each religion; |
5. | Compare ‘popular’ beliefs and practices of adherents with ‘formal’ beliefs and practices in each religion; and |
6. | Discuss potential bridges and barriers for conversation, Christian witness and dialogue. |
Face-face lectures and tutorials as well as 6 site visits to temples, shrines, mosques & places of worship.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 2,000 word on essay on a selected religion. |
2000 | 40.0 |
Book Review | 1,000 word review of selected reading |
1000 | 20.0 |
Essay | 4 x 500 word summaries/overviews on each religion including, historical development, key figures, main beliefs and practices. |
2000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-27 15:36:27 +1100