The Salvation Army Booth College

This unit will introduce you to Christian theology and the Doctrines of The Salvation Army. You will be able to explore questions about the nature of God, salvation, the Scriptures, the Church, the future, and the person of Jesus, and learn to apply the answers to your life and ministry.

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29 July 2024 - 1 November 2024

You are expected to attend all teaching and seminar sessions, which have been scheduled for: Wednesdays at 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm AEST.

We recommend that you allocate 12 hours a week for all study activities.

No prerequisites required.

Please note:  This is a new EBC unit which contains similar content to the Introduction to Christian Theology unit.

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.

1 x 1,500 word Summative Reflection - 25%

1 x 1,500 word Source Analysis - 25%

1 x 3,000 word Learning Resource - 50%

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.

There is no required text for this unit.