CH9125B Christianity in Australian History
Description
The Christianity in Australian History unit with Rev Professor Glen O’Brien will take you on a fascinating journey of Christian churches in Australia from the colonial era to today. You will explore the vital role these communities have played in shaping Australian society and discover how migration and shifting demographics have influenced religious life.
Level
Postgraduate Elective
Semester
Semester 1 2027
Delivery Mode
Online
Dates
22 February - 28 May 2027
Students are expected to attend weekly one-hour Zoom tutorials throughout the semester.
We recommend that you allocate 15 hours a week for all study activities.
Lecturer/s
Reverend Professor Glen O’Brien
Prerequisites
CH8291B Introduction to Christian History or equivalent (24 points).
Learning Activities
Lectures (text and video), online tutorials, discussion, forum engagement, online videos, web links, reading.
* 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 – 20%
Assessment 2 – 10%
Assessment 3 – 10%
Assessment 4 – 10%
Assessment 5 – 50%
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Analyse significant events and people who have made a contribution to the history of Christianity in Australia.
- Compare and contrast a range of competing historical interpretations of Christianity in Australia.
- Critically analyse primary and secondary sources and use them appropriately.
- Construct a coherent historical argument using the conventions of the discipline of history.
- Critically assess the value of historical awareness for the present identity and mission of Australian churches.
Text Books
There is no required text for this unit.