THL354 Youth, Culture and Mission (8)

This subject explores the cultures in which young people are immersed and the impact these have on communication and religious self-understanding. Consideration is given to the way that Christian mission may be enacted within this context. The subject also examines ways of communicating the gospel to the post-Christian mindset by analysing popular culture.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Canberra Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL354. 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

Students are recommended to have prior knowlege equivalent to or studied THL115, THL120 and THL238.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically review and analyse contemporary issues impacting on Australian culture with particular reference to youth;
  • be able to demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of how immersion in a digital world influences young people;
  • be able to analyse and critically evaluate key features of popular culture;
  • be able to articulate the relevance of popular culture and communicate this in ministry settings;
  • be able to contextualize and communicate an appropriate missional response to a particular cultural group in Australia; and
  • be able to demonstrate self-guided learning, including advanced research, writing and communication skills.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • What is culture?
  • The factors that impact youth culture: individualism, consumerism, digital technology, economic inequality, friends and family
  • Reading cultures: movies, television and the net, music and art, print media
  • The gospel as a transformative force in culture
  • Learning to speak within culture as an authentic, proximal and intelligible witness

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of THL354 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Introductory essay
30
2
Presentation and report
20
3
Major essay
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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