THL120 Practical Theology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces students to the discipline of practical theology in which theory and practice are considered together across a range of areas of ministry, mission, worship and pastoral care. It examines its relationship to the biblical, systematic and historical sub-disciplines in theology. Students will develop an understanding of what is distinctive about Practical Theology and the range of methodologies appropriate to it.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Canberra |
| Internal | United Theological College |
| Distance * | Canberra |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL120
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a coherent understanding of the discipline of practical theology
- be able to articulate its relationship to the biblical, systematic and historical sub-disciplines of theology
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of both a lay and ordained practice-based ministry and mission
- be able to articulate and evaluate methods for doing practical theology
- be able to demonstrate initial skills in reflective practice
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- The emerging field of Practical Theology: a new discipline; methodology; expanding horizons; reflective practice/practical reflection
- Varieties of Practical Theology: introducing key thinkers
- Engaging doctrine from practice: Case study 1
- Engaging Practice from doctrine: Case study 2
- Practical theology for the church
- Practical theology for the community
- Practical theology for the world
Residential School
This subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
The residential school for this introductory subject provides an orientation to the subject matter, methodology, library resources, and research tools pertaining to the study of Practical Theology.
Activities include lectures, library orientation and group work.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.