Globalisation, Spirituality and Justice (DM3117B)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit develops tools and skills for understanding and analysing a range of selected social justice issues prevalent in today’s world. It examines selected Biblical texts with reference to these specific issues. It adopts theological reflection and social analysis to develop a framework for application to other issues and contexts. The unit will include a critical and constructive review of The Salvation Army’s responses to social justice.

Unit code: DM3117B

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Missiology

Proposing College: Eva Burrows College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Articulate the Biblical foundations of justice.
2.

Critically evaluate The Salvation Army approaches to social justice since its formation
3.

Analyse the main ways in which globalisation can affect individuals and communities and the implications for justice.
4.

Articulate the importance of personal spiritual formation as a foundation when working for social justice.
5.

Create an integrated framework for evaluating and responding to any social justice issue and provide analysis of a social justice issue using that framework.

Unit sequence

36 points from Field D including 18 points from DM or DP

Pedagogy

Lectures, group work, online forums, videos

Indicative Bibliography

  • Campolo, Tony and Mary Albert Darling. The God of Intimacy and Action: Reconnecting Ancient Spiritual Practices, Evangelism, and Justice. London: SPCK Publishing, 2013.
  • Cannon, Mae Elise. Social Justice Handbook Small Steps for a Better World. Downers Grove: IVP, 2009.
  • Groody, Daniel G. Globalisation, Spirituality and Justice. New York: Orbis, 2015.
  • Haugen, Gary A. Good News about Injustice: A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World. Downers Grove: IVP, 2021.
  • MacMillan, Christine M. (et al). When Justice is the Measure. Ontario: The Salvation Army, Canada and Bermuda, 2014.
  • Maggay, Melba Padilla. Global Kingdom, Global People. Carlisle, UK: Langham, 2017.
  • May, John D'Arcy (ed). Social Justice and the Churches: Challenges and Responsibilities. Hindmarsha, SA: ATF Press, 2014.
  • McLaren, Brian (et al). The Justice Project. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2009.
  • Myers, Bryant L. Engaging Globalization: The Poor, Christian Mission, and Our Hyperconnected World. Ada, MI: Baker, 2017.
  • Savage, Grattan-Jon (et al). Holiness and Social Justice. Victoria, AUS: The Salvation Army Southern Territory & The Uniting Church in Australia, 2018.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Learning Resource 1500 30.0
Personal Reflection 1000 20.0
Essay 2500 50.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 18 Aug, 2022

Unit record last updated: 2022-08-18 10:51:53 +1000