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THL541 Critical Studies In Ecotheology (16)
Abstract
This subject examines how a range of Christian theologies respond to the particular public issues surrounding the current global ecological crisis. It looks at various dimensions of the crisis and seeks to provide a methodology by which its elements can be understood theologically. The subject includes the development of an ecological hermeneutic of Scripture and a consideration of how selected doctrines are reframed in order to construct a Christian 'ecotheology'. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: THL541
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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THL496 THL496 is the previous version of this subject at the 400 level
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to analyse critically the ecological message found within Christian scripture and tradition, with particular reference to its potential ambiguity;
- be able to discuss critically the relative merits of several typologies that have shaped Christian ecotheology;
- be able to discuss critically a range of theological responses to the current ecological situation;
- be able to analyse critically the manner in which an ecological concern informs a number of selected core Christian doctrines;
- be able to evaluate critically the way in which Christian ecotheology functions as Public Theology;
- be able to discuss Christian ecotheology in the contemporary setting of Australian ecological concerns.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- The ecological crisis, in both its global and local dimensions;
- The ecological heritage of the Christian tradition;
- An ecological reading of Scripture;
- An ecological reading of creation and the Sabbath;
- An ecological reading of the image of God and sin;
- An ecological reading of the person and work of the cosmic Christ;
- The shape and distinctive emphases of Evangelical, Orthodox, and Feminist Ecotheologies;
- The particular ecotheology of a nominated theologian;
- The public place and perception of a Christian Ecotheology with particular reference to Australia;
- An ecotheological reading of a particular case study;
- The intersection of ecotheology and congregational life.
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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.