THL512 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 Availability Modes and Location
Session 2 | Internal | Canberra Campus | Distance | Canberra Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL512
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Enrolment restrictions
Master of Theology students only. |
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THL412 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Subject Coordinator's may choose the emphasis they give to each topic within the following syllabus. Some topics may be omitted while others are treated in depth:
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Liberal theology and Cultural Protestantism
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The Quests for the Historical Jesus
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Neo-Reformation theology
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God and culture: North America and Europe
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Tradition and modernity in Catholic theology
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The recovery of the Orthodox tradition
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The quest for liberation
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Contextual theology
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Theocentric theology
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Theology and science
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'Death of God' theology
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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.