Women and Men in Christian Ministry

Note: This subject replaced 'MIN530 Women and Christian Ministry' in June 2023.

Awards offering Women and Men in Christian Ministry

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
• Master of Arts
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Leadership
• Master of Theological Studies
• Master of Theology

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate the sociological and religious factors affecting gender roles throughout church history;
2. Evaluate the role of the bible in the current debate over women in ministry and leadership;
3. Analyse the contexts in which female and male  leaders operate in churches. This includes particular focus on Pentecostal contexts;
4. Appraise the place of egalitarian leadership in contemporary church ministries;
5. Assess the contribution of key Christian egalitarian leaders, across historical and cultural boundaries, that have influenced the perception of women in ministry; 
6. Formulate a personal philosophy of egalitarian ministry.

Subject Content

• Theological and societal foundations of understanding gender
• The role of women and men in contemporary society
• Feminism and women’s movements
• Biblical foundations of egalitarian ministry
• Theological models of women and men in ministry together
• Pentecostal and Charismatic perspectives on egalitarian ministry
• Women in the formation and growth of Australian Pentecostalism
• Challenges and possibilities for egalitarian ministers

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face-to-Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-Learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 95 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks.)
• Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Major Essay (50%)
• Interview Analysis (30%)
• Forum Discussion (20%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided