CH8306B Remembering and Forgetting in Christian History
Description
This survey unit provides an historical overview of key people, themes, and events in the study of Christian history, as well as an introduction to a range of historical methods. It explores issues of significance faced by Christianity throughout the life of the church and the way events and people have been remembered, represented, and sometimes forgotten. Students will explore how memory and representation continues to have an impact on the church today. Due attention is given to the contribution of women in order to provide balance to the vast body of existing literature which is written by men and focused almost exclusively on male protagonists. It attempts to provide a more just and representative telling of the Christian story.
Level
Undergraduate Level 1
Semester
Semester 2 2027
Delivery Mode
Online
Dates
26 July - 29 October 2027
Students are expected to attend weekly one-hour Zoom tutorials throughout the semester.
We recommend that you allocate 12 hours a week for all study activities.
Lecturer/s
Reverend Professor Glen O’Brien
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
This is a foundational unit that functions as a prerequisite for any future undergraduate study in history.
Learning Activities
Online synchronous and asynchronous, activity-based learning supplemented by weekly Zoom tutorials
* This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.
Assessments
Assessment 1 – 25%
Assessment 2 – 25%
Assessment 3 – 50%
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key themes and events in the history of Christianity.
- Assess the significance of particular people in the history of Christianity and the way they have been remembered or forgotten.
- Identify and use the foundational tools of historical study.
- Articulate the ways historical study informs faith and practice in the present.
Text Books
There is no required text for this unit.