T7105 Introduction to Christian Doctrines

Unit code T7105

Unit name Introduction to Christian Doctrines

Unit weighting 9 cp

Exclusions T5105 Introduction to Christian Doctrines

Curriculum objective This course unit introduces students to the beliefs of the Christian tradition, enabling them to explore their faith within the context and shape of that tradition. It provides a foundation for all future theology course units.

Learning outcomes At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Identify the major doctrines within a particular Christian tradition
2. Distinguish the core doctrines from alternatives held in other Christian traditions
3. Analyse the writing of relevant theological thinkers and texts
4. Articulate a clear statement of critical reflection to communicate key doctrines
5. Apply insights from their study to Christian life and ministry within their particular context.

Content

1. Thinking Theologically: Theological Method
2. The Christian Tradition: A Brief Overview
   1. Jesus of Nazareth: the Founder and the Sources
   1. The Christian Theological Streams 
3. The Christian Tradition: Essential Doctrines
   1. The Triune God, Creation and Providence, Humanity
   1. The Person and Work of Christ
   1. The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
   1. The Church and Ministry
   1. Eschatology and the New Creation

4)    A Theology of Discipleship: The Spiritual Journey, Christian Spiritual Formation

Assessment profile In this unit, the required assessment tasks will enable students to demonstrate how successfully they can:

1. Analyse one of the Christian doctrines examined in this unit [Outcomes 1, 3, 4]
2. Articulate an understanding of the theological task within a Christian tradition [Outcomes 2, 3, 4]
3. Apply insights from their study to life and ministry in the contemporary context [Outcomes 1, 4, 5]