The unit will provide students with a comprehensive exposure to Christian Social Teaching (principally Catholic) in relation to Indigenous Peoples. The main focus is the Australian context and to the issues relating to Aboriginal Australians. Relevant ecclesial, biblical and theological writings addressing indigenous social issues will be considered. Topics under discussion include: the human person, justice and reconciliation, history, land, and church involvement with indigenous people.
Unit code: DM9470Y
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Assess the development of the church’s social teaching relating to key indigenous themes. |
2. | Show evidence of competence and discernment in the use of relevant resource material. |
3. | Critically examine ecclesial, theological and biblical texts, exploring implications for the church’s teaching and practice relating to indigenous peoples. |
4. | Present orally, in a clear, convincing and engaging manner, a relevant research topic |
5. | Provide a critical analysis and response to the impact of the church’s social teaching on indigenous peoples, especially aboriginal Australians |
6. | Critically reflect on personal experiences relating to the church’s social teaching and indigenous peoples |
This unit is generally available as an elective unit in all postgraduate awards. Pre-requisites: CH/DT9230Y Catholic Social Thought in Australia & Overseas OR 24 points at level 8 in DSM or DT.
Interactional; lectures; additional audio/visual input; discussion. Cultural awareness and knowledge, as well as critical linguistic and literary skills provide the respectful, interactive pedagogy for this Unit. (Delivery includes visit to Aboriginal Catholic Ministry).
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Seminar or Tutorial | Tutorial Presentation 2500 words |
2500 | 30.0 |
Essay | 4500 word Essay |
4500 | 70.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000