UMS : Unit: DP8005L

Content

This unit assists students to research the concept of culture in general and Australian society in particular, to reflect on their own understanding of the church, pastoral leadership, and to develop insights for mission.

Unit code: DP8005L

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.	Articulate a critical understanding of the nature of Australian society and what the implications are for mission
2.	Evaluate the contribution of the ecclesiology of the Lutheran Church of Australia for the mission of the church in the world today
3.	Demonstrate a critical awareness of the scriptural and confessional principles that apply to the ordering of the Church and the congregation
4.	Evaluate a range of different leadership styles and basic principles of organisation that enhance the pastor's role in congregational administration
5.	Identify issues and design approaches that demonstrate effective pastoral leadership in planning, organising, and coordinating the congregation's worship, education, fellowship, service, and mission

Unit sequence

Course relationship: A foundational unit in postgraduate theology and ministry courses

Pedagogy

This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. guest speakers and class discussion) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.

Indicative Bibliography

Bacher, Robert N., and Michael L. Cooper-White. Church administration: programs, process, purpose. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 2007.
Berntsen, John A. Cross-shaped leadership: on the rough and tumble of parish practice. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute, 2008.
Bouma, Gary D. Australian soul: religion and spirituality in the twenty-first century. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2006.
MacKay, Hugh. What makes us tick? The ten desires that drive us. New ed. Sydney, NSW: Hatchette Australia, 2013.
Pappas, Anthony G. Entering the world of the small church [electronic resource]. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: The Alban Institute, 2010.
Sasse, Hermann. Christ and his church: essays by Hermann Sasse. Edited by Ronald R. Feuerhahn, Matthew C. Harrison, and Paul T. McCain. St Louis, MO: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1997.
Sayers, Mark. Disappearing church: from cultural relevance to gospel resilience. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2016.
Schachtel, Andrew, Choon-Hwa Lin, and Michael Wilson. Changing lanes, crossing cultures: equipping Christians and churches for ministry in a culturally diverse society. Sydney, NSW: Great Western Press, 2016.
Veith, Gene. Authentic Christianity: how Lutheran theology speaks to a postmodern world. St Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House, 2017. ———. Post-Christian: a guide to contemporary thought and culture. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2020.
Woodward, Lucas V. Great commission, great confusion, or great confession? The mission of the holy Christian church. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2012.

Assessment

Type	Description	Word count	Weight (%)
Annotated Bibliography	A brief account of available research on a given topic to demonstrate the quality and depth of reading	1000	15.0
Essay	A written assignment on a topic developed in consultation with the lecturer outlining biblical, cultural and missiological insights with respect to a selected mission context in Australia for the LCA	3200	45.0
Reflection	A personal and practical reflection on a set text: Berntsen, John A. Cross-shaped leadership: on the rough and tumble of parish practice	2800	40.0

Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 22 Sep, 2021

Unit record last updated: 2021-09-22 15:55:16 +1000