DescriptionThis unit considers the relationship between the doctrine of Christ and the doctrine of salvation. It surveys New Testament foundations, as well as representative patristic, medieval, and modern theologians as they have considered this relationship.
Topics covered include the two natures of Christ, historic atonement theories, black, feminist, and liberationist Christologies, and the extent of the salvation offered in Christ.
FieldC - Christian Thought and History
DisciplineCT - Systematic Theology
Unit Points18
LevelUndergraduate Level 3
Semester2, 2019
Delivery ModeExtensive
DateThe Extensive will be held from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Thursday and Saturday on the following dates; August 1 & 3, September 12 & 14, October 17 & 19
Campus | 100 Maidstone St, Ringwood
PrerequisitesCT1301B Introduction to Christian Theology or equivalent
Learning ActivitiesLectures, discussion, online videos, web links, reading
Assessments1 x 1,000 word primary source analysis - 20%
1 x 1,500 word essay - 30%
1 x 2,500 word essay - 50%
Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Describe the interrelation between the doctrine of Christ and the doctrine of salvation;
2. Show an awareness of a range of Christological and soteriological approaches ;
3. Analyse theological literature in Christology and soteriology;
4. Apply insights from Christology and soteriology to Christian faith and discipleship.
5. Articulate the way in which Christ may be perceived as savingly at work in contemporary communities of faith and beyond.