Being Human in a Relational Universe: Catholic Anthropology in Context

Course aim

To engage students with i) contemporary Catholic theological anthropology in the context of ‘Creation’ and current threats to the global community of life; ii) the theology and anthropology which underpin Pope Francis’ Laudato si and iii) Ecological education in Catholic school settings.

Course content

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of ‘the ecological and cosmic promise’ of Christian theology. The course will explore contemporary Christian anthropology in the context of the global community of life, guided by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato si. The ‘cosmic Christ’ and the Trinity as ‘communion’ will also be a focus. Implications for ecological education, global justice education and ecological conversion will be explored.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 2091	The Christian Gospels

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 12 weeks
Online (Online activities)	1 hour x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Assessment plan, Learning log/Journal, Presentation, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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