THL366 Christian Education (8)

This subject explores a range of approaches to Christian education and the philosophical, psychological, theological, ethical and biblical ideas upon which they depend.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Ming Hua Theological College

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL366. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Theology

Assumed Knowledge

All core subjects

Incompatible Subjects

THL226

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the significance of Christian education for the life and ministry of the Christian community
  • be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of a variety of approaches to Christian education
  • be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the significance of faith development theory for Christian education
  • be able to articulate an informed theological position in relation to more than one model of Christian education
  • be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of ways of integrating and contextualising models of Christian education
  • be able to discuss critically the role of the Christian educator as mentor, teacher, advocate and disciple
  • be able to demonstrate self-guided learning, including research, writing and communication skills

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The need for Christian education
  • The nature of Christian education - including the theology, epistemology and sociology of Christian discipleship
  • The context of Christian education - including local church and schools
  • Implications of developmental understandings of faith for Christian education
  • Models of Christian education - including phenomenological, typological, and praxis models
  • Integrating and contextualising models of Christian education
  • The role of the Christian educator - including teacher, mentor, advocate and disciple

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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