Undergraduate Integrative Capstone (XP3001L)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This capstone unit consists of lectures, seminars, guided reading and supervised personal study that integrate key aspects of theology in the Lutheran tradition, to enable students to present a written reflection on the Church’s faith and its implications for ministry in contemporary settings. Students participate in a series of seminars which include presentations on various theological themes that demonstrate a sophisticated level of integrative insight and pastoral application. Students work under the direction of a supervisor in the preparation of a major integrative essay.

Unit code: XP3001L (Approved)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: Capstone Other P

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Integrate fundamental and central aspects of their learning across a range of theological fields in order to address a particular topic
2.

Differentiate and critically assess the relative contribution which various methodologies and concepts in systematic theology, biblical studies, church history and pastoral studies provide to their chosen topic

3.

Use primary and secondary resources accurately and in keeping with academic practice
4.

Apply their integrated and nuanced theological understandings to a range of ministry contexts
5.

Demonstrate high levels of academic practice, integrative insight and pastoral application

Unit sequence

Course relationship: A capstone unit in undergraduate theology and ministry awards. Enrolment permitted only in the final two semesters of the award

Pedagogy

This capstone unit encourages students to undertake self-directed, peer-engaged and integrative study. A variety of teaching strategies which foster deep learning, including guided reading and supervisory support, will enable students to achieve the learning outcomes of the unit.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bayer, Oswald. Martin Luther’s theology: a contemporary interpretation. Translated by Thomas H. Trapp. Grand Rapids, MI: William Eerdmans, 2008.
  • Bloomquist, Karen L., and John R. Stumme, eds. The promise of Lutheran ethics. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1998.
  • Braaten, Carl E. Principles of Lutheran Theology. 2nd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2007.
  • Kolb, Robert, and Timothy J. Wengert, eds. The Book of Concord: the confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Translated by Charles Arand et al. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 2000.
  • Peters, Ted. God—the world’s future: systematic theology for a new era. 3rd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2015.
  • Root, Andrew. The pastor in a secular age: ministry to people who no longer need a God. Ada, MI: Baker Publishing Group, 2019.
  • Senkbeil, Harold L. The care of souls: cultivating a pastor’s heart. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2019.
  • Stjerna, Kirsi, and Brooks Schramm, eds. Spirituality: towards a 21st century Lutheran understanding. Rev. ed. Minneapolis, MN: Lutheran University Press, 2004.
  • Wengert, Timothy. A formula for parish practice: using the Formula of Concord in congregations. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2006.
  • ———. Word of life: introducing Lutheran hermeneutics. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2019.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper

Papers prepared for a capstone integrative seminar

 1000 20.0
Essay

An integrative essay on an negotiated topic

 4000 80.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 9 Oct, 2020

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-09 11:57:19 +1100