THL354 Youth, Culture And Mission (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject explores the cultures in which young people are immersed and the impact these have on communication and religious self-understanding. Consideration is given to the way that Christian mission may be enacted within this context. The subject also examines ways of communicating the gospel to the post-Christian mindset by analysing popular culture. The subject functions as a capstone for the study of mission.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Internal | United Theological College |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL354
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify and discuss the key factors impacting on Australian culture with particular reference to youth
- be able to demonstrate awareness of how immersion in a digital world influences young people
- be able to demonstrate skills in interpreting popular culture
- be able to demonstrate appropriate methods of engagement with popular culture in ministry settings
- be able to synthesise an appropriate missional response to a particular cultural group in Australia
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- What is culture?
- The factors that impact youth culture: individualism, consumerism, digital technology, economic inequality and friends and family
- Reading cultures: movies, television and the net, music and art, print media
- The gospel as a transformative force in culture
- Learning to speak within culture as an authentic, proximal and intelligible witness
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.