Introduction to Theology
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: THE105
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Grant Buchanan
Awards offering Introduction to Theology
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Theology
- Diploma of Business
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Ministry
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Bible
- Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Interpret and summarise a formative understanding of traditional Christian thought on doctrines of God, creation and redemption
- Identify the sources used to inform theological thinking and apply consistent method in analysing and contrasting information
- Describe and examine alternate perspectives, and identify complementary and contradictory conclusions and arguments;
- Express how Christian doctrine and theological tradition is important for individual spirituality and to church, life and mission.
Subject Content
- Introduction to Theology
- Theological Method
- Revelation and Scripture
- Trinity
- Creation
- Humanity and Sin
- Jesus: Person (Christology)
- Jesus: His Objective Work
- Jesus: His Subjective Work
- Spirit
- Church
- Mission, Justice and Equality
- Hope
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 + 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)
- Extensive (5 days spread over the semester. This allows for students to complete readings, reflection and assessment and prepare for in-class activities between classes. The hours are the same as for an intensive: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)
Assessment Methods
- Reading Reflections (10%)
- Proposal and Annotated Bibliography (20%)
- Major Essay (40%)
- Personal Theological Reflection (30%)
Prescribed Text
- Jones, Beth Felker. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2023.