THL366 Christian Education (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject explores a range of approaches to Christian education and the philosophical, psychological, theological, ethical and biblical ideas upon which they depend.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Canberra |
| Internal | United Theological College |
| Distance | Canberra |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL366
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
All core subjects
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the significance of Christian education for the life and ministry of the Christian community
- be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of a variety of approaches to Christian education
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the significance of faith development theory for Christian education
- be able to articulate an informed theological position in relation to more than one model of Christian education
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of ways of integrating and contextualising models of Christian education
- be able to discuss critically the role of the Christian educator as mentor, teacher, advocate and disciple
- be able to demonstrate self-guided learning, including research, writing and communication skills
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- The need for Christian education
- The nature of Christian education - including the theology, epistemology and sociology of Christian discipleship
- The context of Christian education - including local church and schools
- Implications of developmental understandings of faith for Christian education
- Models of Christian education - including phenomenological, typological, and praxis models
- Integrating and contextualising models of Christian education
- The role of the Christian educator - including teacher, mentor, advocate and disciple
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.