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THL494 Contemporary Discipleship (8)
Abstract| This subject explores the nature and character of the discipleship aligned with the words and works of Jesus Christ and expressed in the contemporary Australian context. Through the exploration of biblical, theological, historical and contemporary perspectives on discipleship it provides an opportunity for students to develop an integrated understanding of how discipleship can be expressed in diverse contexts. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: THL494
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| Graduate Certificate in Public Theology
Graduate Diploma of Public Theology
Master of Arts (Public Theology)
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss critically the New Testament patterns of discipleship;
- be able to evaluate critically the challenges that contemporary contexts present to the practice of discipleship;
- be able to discuss critically the individual and communal dimensions of the call to discipleship;
- be able to evaluate and analyse critically a range of contemporary models of discipleship;
- be able to articulate their own critical theology of discipleship.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
1. New Testament patterns of discipleship;
2. Jesus as model for discipleship ("imitatio Christi");
3. Historical perspectives on discipleship;
4. Theological perspectives on discipleship;
5. The "disciple community";
6. Discipleship within contemporary contexts;
7. Discipleship as political responsibility;
8. Discipleship as mission, mission as discipleship;
9. Discipleship as vocation;
10. A theology of discipleship. |
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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.
