Theology

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Interpret and summarise a formative understanding of traditional Christian thought on doctrines of God, creation and redemption
2. Identify the sources used to inform theological thinking and apply consistent method in analysing and contrasting information
3. Describe and examine alternate perspectives, and identify complementary and contradictory conclusions and arguments;
4. 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

Prescribed Text

• Jones, Beth Felker. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2023.