THL111 Introduction to Christian Theology (8)
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This subject offers an introductory engagement with the major doctrines of the Christian faith, including God as Trinity, the person and work of Christ, the Spirit, humanity and the church. It explores the tasks, methods and sources of Christian theology, enabling students to develop initial skills of theological reasoning together with the capacity to use theological vocabulary. The subject introduces key figures in the history of theology, and it explores connections between the discipline of theology and contemporary life. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Online* | Canberra Campus | | On Campus | Canberra Campus | | On Campus | United Theological College |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL111
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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| Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| THL460 | THL460 Paired Subject
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to engage at an introductory level with the major doctrines of the Christian faith
- be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the tasks, methods and sources of Christian theology
- be able to identify key theologians and understand their place in the development of Christian theology
- be able to demonstrate initial skills of theological reasoning and the capacity to use theological vocabulary
- be able to engage critically with one contemporary approach to doing theology
- be able to make connections between Christian theology and contemporary life and community
- be able to demonstrate self-guided learning, including research, writing and communication skills
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Christian theology as an exploration of divine revelation and human responses to it
- Introduction to major doctrines of the Christian tradition:
- Knowing God;
- Creation and Fall;
- The Person and Work of Jesus Christ;
- Life in God.
- Tasks, methods and sources of Christian theology, for example, revelation, scripture, tradition, reason, experience, culture, praxis
- Key figures in the history of Christian theology
- Christian theology and contemporary life
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
The residential school for this introductory subject provides an orientation to the subject matter, methodology, library resources, and research tools pertaining to the study of Christian Theology.
Activities include lectures, library orientation and group work.
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
