Catholic Studies 2: Theology

Course aim

To introduce students to the nature and process of theology in the Catholic tradition and to provide an important foundation for teaching in a Catholic school, using contemporary approaches to Religious Education.

Course content

Students will explore the nature and process of theology in the Catholic tradition, through various topics such as the centrality of human experience in the study of theology, revelation and faith, and a Christian understanding of what it means to be human in evolutionary world of grace and sin. The students will centre their study on the historical Jesus of Nazareth and the Christ of faith, spanning Jesus’ life, ministry, death, resurrection and Christ’s trinitarian relationship with the Holy Spirit and the One he called Father. After the exploration of various christologies, the students will examine the nature and mission of Church, sacraments and sacramentality, social justice and ethics, and the person of Mary. Throughout the course, the theological underpinnings for contemporary approaches to Religious Education will be discussed and explored.

Textbook(s)

Leonard, R. 2010, Where the hell is God, 1st ed, Hidden Spring, Mahwah

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay or book review, Learning log/Journal, Reflective report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.