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THL354 Youth, Culture And Mission (8)

Abstract

This subject explores the cultures in which young people are immersed and the impact these have on communication and religious self-understanding. Consideration is given to the way that Christian mission may be enacted within this context. The subject also examines ways of communicating the gospel to the post-Christian mindset by analysing popular culture. The subject functions as a capstone for the study of mission.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Theology

Assumed Knowledge

THL115, THL120 and THL238

Enrolment restrictions

Incompatible subject(s)
THL254

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify and discuss the key factors impacting on Australian culture with particular reference to youth
  • be able to demonstrate awareness of how immersion in a digital world influences young people
  • be able to demonstrate skills in interpreting popular culture
  • be able to demonstrate appropriate methods of engagement with popular culture in ministry settings
  • be able to synthesise an appropriate missional response to a particular cultural group in Australia

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • What is culture?
  • The factors that impact youth culture: individualism, consumerism, digital technology, economic inequality and friends and family
  • Reading cultures: movies, television and the net, music and art, print media
  • The gospel as a transformative force in culture
  • Learning to speak within culture as an authentic, proximal and intelligible witness

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.