THL544 Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement (16)
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This subject considers, at an advanced level, the changing fortunes of spirituality and its relationship with theology. Recently we have seen a significant movement in theology to reintegrate spirituality and theology. A growing body of contemporary theology has emerged from this reintegration. Paradoxically this has coincided with a trend in Western cultures to untether spirituality from religion. This subject addresses: the historical separation of theology and spirituality; the origins and nature of Christian mysticism; questions of experience and theological knowing; spiritual texts and hermeneutical issues; and the integration of theology and spirituality. |
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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: THL544
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 information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Master of Theology and Bachelor of Theology (Honours) students only. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the historical roots of the separation of theology and spirituality
- be able to discuss critically the origins and nature of Christian mysticism
- be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of and engagement with contemporary issues relating to theology and spirituality
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the epistemological and hermeneutical issues relating to spiritual and/or mystical experience and spiritual and/or mystical texts
- be able to evaluate critically historical and contemporary theological texts which integrate theology and spirituality
- be able to demonstrate a capacity for theological reasoning at an advanced level
- be able to demonstrate research and communication skills in the study of systematic theology at an advanced level
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Contemporary understandings of spirituality
- Historical separation of theology and spirituality
- Origins and nature of Christian mysticism
- Experience and theological knowing
- Spiritual texts and hermeneutical issues
- Integrating theology and spirituality: Historical and contemporary case studies
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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.
