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THL412 Contemporary Theology in a Global Context (16)

Abstract

This subject engages critically with major figures and movements in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The scope of the subject includes an examination of Schleiermacher and Cultural Protestantism; the New, Continued and Third Quests for the Historical Jesus; Neo-Reformation theologies; theologies of God and culture; Catholic theologies; theologies in the Orthodox traditions; liberation, feminist and contextual theologies; and choices from other selected themes. From this suite students will engage critically with a selection of these theologies in relation to their contexts, tasks and methods.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Theology

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Theology (Honours) students only.
Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
THL512 THL512 Paired Subject

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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; and


  • be able to demonstrate independent research and writing skills.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Subject Coordinators may choose the emphasis they give to each topic within the following syllabus. Some topics may be omitted while others are treated in depth:
  • Liberal theology and Cultural Protestantism
  • The Quests for the Historical Jesus
  • Neo-Reformation theology
  • God and culture: North America and Europe
  • Tradition and modernity in Catholic theology
  • The recovery of the Orthodox tradition
  • The quest for liberation
  • Contextual theology
  • Theocentric theology
  • Theology and science
  • 'Death of God' theology
  • Fundamentalism.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.