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CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology

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Description

Do you have questions about the nature of God, salvation, the Scriptures, the Church, the future, and the person of Jesus? Then join our Discovering Christian Theology unit to explore the answers and learn how to apply them to your life and ministry.

Level

Postgraduate Foundational

Semester

Summer Intensive 2027

Delivery Mode

Online Intensive

Dates

8 - 19 February 2027

As this is an intensive unit, it is expected that students will be available every day during the two-week period. There will be a mix of personal work and online class discussions.  

Please note: Times subject to variation based on student locations and time zones.  

Monday 8 February 2027 - 12:30-2:00pm AEDT
Tuesday 9 February 2027 - 12:30-1:30pm AEDT  
Wednesday 10 February 2027 - 12:30-2:00pm AEDT
Thursday 11 February 2027 - 12:30-1:30pm AEDT
Friday 12 February 2027 - 12:30-2:00pm AEDT 

  Monday 15 February 2027 - 12:30-2:00pm AEDT
Tuesday 16 February 2027 - 12:30-1:30pm AEDT
Wednesday 17 February 2027 - 12:30-2:00pm AEDT
Thursday 18 February 2027 - 12:30-1:30pm AEDT
Friday 19 February 2027 - 12:30-2:00pm AEDT 

Lecturer/s 

Auxiliary Lieutenant Matt Cairns 

Prerequisites 

No prerequisites required. 

Learning Activities 

This unit makes use of readings, videos, podcasts, discussion, tutorials, lectures, workbooks and assessment tasks. 

* 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 – 30%
Assessment 3 – 50% 

Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to: 

  1. Articulate the task and purpose of theology. 
  2. Apply basic theological vocabulary in the appropriate contexts. 
  3. Determine the connections between theological concepts and the doctrines of the Salvation Army. 
  4. Identify connections between theology and practice and apply them to one's context. 
  5. Articulate theological arguments. 

Text Books 

There is no required text for this unit.