Growing as Disciples B (DP0137W)

Content

This is the second of two units that will explore theological frameworks enabling students to reflect theologically on an area of their life (be it a ministry context, part-time job, family life, a friendship group, etc). Students will utilised the frameworks through personal mentoring, case studies and group reflection. Students will look to extend their experience of integrating learning from theological study into an observable context.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

18 Points in Systematic Theology; Growing as Disciples A; Prohibited combination: Growing as leaders, B

Pedagogy

Action reflection model of theological reflection in peer group and mentored settings.

Indicative Bibliography

• Benner, D.C. The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call of Self-Discovery. Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP books, 2009.
• Butler Bass, Diana. Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church Is Transforming the Faith. San Francisco CA: HarperOne, 2007.
• Foster, Richard. Celebration of Spiritual Discipline. London: Hodder and Stougton, 1989.
• Heinrich, Arnold, J. Discipleship. Rifton, NY: Plough Publishing House, 2011.
• Kinast, Robert L. Let Ministry Teach: A Guide to Theological Reflection. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1996.
• McGrath, A. The Passionate Intellect: Christian Faith and the Discipleship of the Mind. Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP, 2010.
• Osmer, R.R. Practical Theology: An Introduction. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2008.
• Peterson, E.H. Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places. A conversation in spiritual theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2005.
• Ungunmerr-Baumann, Miriam-Rose. ‘Dadirri’. Pages in A Spirituality of Catholic Aborigines and the Struggle for Justice. Edited by Joan Hendricks and Gerry Hefferan. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Apostolate, 1993.
• Woolnough, B & Wonsuk Ma. Holistic Mission: God’s Plan for God’s People. Eugene OR: Wipf & Stock, 2010.

Assessment