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THL482 Cultural Foundations of Cross-Cultural Theology (8)
Abstract| This subject explores theories of what constitutes culture, how those understandings of culture are affected by experiences of living in a variety of contexts, and what this understanding means for doing theology. It stands within the widespread international discourse which is exploring what is recognised as "the cultural turn" in theology. Through its attention to theories of culture and cultural encounter, this subject is foundational to cross-cultural awareness and provides a foundation for the expression of theology within that awareness. |
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Enrolment restrictions| Graduate Diploma of Cross Cultural Theologies
Master of Arts (Cross Cultural Theologies) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to give a critical account of how ideas of culture have changed through history;
- be able to identify and describe a selected range of contemporary theories of culture;
- be able to identify the phenomena of racism and ethno-centrism within contemporary societies;
- be able to discuss critically the practice and theories of assimilation, inculturation, hyphenation and hybridity;
- be able to evaluate the role culture plays in the formation of identity and the development of theology;
- be able to discuss critically the difference between multiculturalism and being cross-cultural;
- be able to discern how these cultural theories have manifested themselves in an Australian context;
- be able to articulate the significance of cultural studies for theology. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
1. Definitions of 'culture' and the history of the concept;
2. Contemporary models of culture;
3. The role of place and time in culture;
4. The role of gender, religion and ethnicity in culture;
5. Australian culture and theology;
6. Constructing theology with an awareness of culture
6. The politics of assimilation and minority status;
8. Theories of multiculturalism / cross-culturalism;
9. Emerging identities and theological method;
10. The practice and recognition of racism;
11. Reconciliation and justice as a cultural ethic;
12. "The cultural turn" in theology and its implicartions for contemporary Australian theology.
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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.
