Program Overview

Introduction to THL545 Classic Texts in Christian Theology

This subject enables students to engage in the study of systematic theology at an advanced level by exploring critically texts that have had a formative influence on the Christian tradition. By engaging with selected classic Christian texts, their historical and theological contexts, and their reception and influence on later Christian thought, students will be encouraged to reflect deeply on the coherence, diversity, and continuing tensions within the Christian theological tradition.

Availability

The subject is available in Session 1, with options to study on campus at the Canberra Campus or Ming Hua Theological College, as well as online through the Canberra Campus.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The subject is one session in duration.

School

The subject is offered by the School of Theology.

Enrolment Restrictions

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to Master of Theology and Bachelor of Theology (Honours) students.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• provide an independent scholarly interpretation of classic theological texts at an advanced level
• reflect critically on the relationship between Christian theology and its diverse historical and theological contexts
• identify and discuss critically the reception and influence of classic texts in the later Christian tradition
• discuss critically the continuing significance of classic texts for issues in contemporary theology
• demonstrate a capacity for theological reasoning at an advanced level
• demonstrate research and writing skills appropriate for theological study at the Masters level

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Classic Texts: Historical and theological background
• Close reading: part I
• Close reading: part II
• Close reading: part III
• Close reading: part IV
• Reception and influence
• Relationship to contemporary debates
• Critical evaluation