THL512 Contemporary Theology in a Global Context (16)
Abstract
This subject engages critically with major figures and movements in the twentieth and twenty-first century theology, including authors in the four major fields of Protestant Theology, Catholic Theology, Contemporary Critical Theology and Contextual Theology. Students will engage critically with a selection of these theologies in relation to their contexts, tasks and methods. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 2 | Internal | United Theological College | Distance | United Theological College |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL512
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Enrolment restrictions
Master of Theology and Bachelor of Theology (Honours) students only. |
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THL412 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a selection of contemporary theologies and the contexts in which they emerged
- be able to evaluate critically selected theologies in reference to their contexts, tasks and methods
- be able to discern and evaluate critically the contribution of particular theologies to their global and historical contexts
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a chosen contemporary theological figure or movement
- be able to demonstrate independent research, and writing and communicaton skills
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Protestant Theology: Schleiermacher; Liberal Theology and its Respondents; Theology and Culture
- Catholic Theology: Neo-scholastic movement; Ressourcement; Theology post Vatican II
- Contemporary Critical Theology: Liberation Theology; Feminist Theology; Ecotheology; Other Contemporary Theologies
- Contextual Theologies: Indigeneous, Asian and PacificTheologies; Other Emerging Contextual Theologies
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.