THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology (8)

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.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Canberra Campus
United Theological College
Online *
Canberra Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL460. 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

Enrolment Restrictions

Graduate Diploma of Theology

Subject Relationships

THL111 Paired Subject

Incompatible Subjects

THL111

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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 communications skills

Syllabus

This 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

Residential School

This subject contains a 2 day Optional Residential School.

The residential school for this 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.

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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