Reading the Bible in Context (DP0128W)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

Designed for students whose first language is not English, students will reflect on the role of contextualisation in church life. Students will develop their skills in this area around issues of faith, pastoral care and leadership.

Unit code: DP0128W

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Diploma

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Whitley College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Explain the relevance of contextualisation to pastoral settings
2.

Illustrate contextual issues experienced in the mission of the church
3.

Develop a response to cultural difference in the church

Pedagogy

Lectures, Tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

  • Doehring, Carrie. The Practice of Pastoral Care: A Postmodern Approach. Revised and Expanded Edition. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2015.
  • Goosen, Gideon C. Bringing churches together: A popular introduction to ecumenism. 2nd edition. Geneva: WCC Publications, 2001.
  • Hughes, Philip. Australia's religious communities. CD-ROM. Nunawading, VIC: Christian Research Association, 2004.
  • Lane, Patty. A beginner’s guide to crossing cultures: Making friends in a multicultural world. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002.
  • Lartey, Emmanuel Y. In living color: An intercultural approach to pastoral care and counseling. 2nd edn. London: Jessica Kingsley, 2003.
  • Law, Eric H F. The Word at the crossings: Living the good news in a multicontextual community. St Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 2004.
  • Taylor, Steve. Built for change: a practical theology of innovation and collaboration in leadership. Unley, SA: MediaCom Education Inc, 2016.
  • Turley, Bruce. Turning points: An invitation to growth and healing. Melbourne: JBCE, 1985.
  • Whipp, Margaret. Pastoral Theology. SCM Studyguide. London: SCM Press, 2013.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Case Study

Case Study of 1000 words

 1000 30.0
Essay

Reflective paper of 1,250 words

 1250 35.0
Book Review

Book review of 1,250 words

 1250 35.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 20 Oct, 2022

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-20 11:54:43 +1100