The Salvation Army Booth College

In this unit, you will explore significant theological themes – such as God’s nature and character, creation, justice, covenant, holiness, worship, wisdom and humanity. You will learn the skills necessary to unpack and understand these biblical themes while discovering how they impact frontline mission, current issues, and your formation as a minister.

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23 February 2026 - 29 May 2026

Students are expected to attend all online sessions scheduled for Wednesday afternoons, 12.30 - 1.30 pm on:

• 25 February AEDT
• 4 March AEDT
• 11 March AEDT
• 18 March AEDT
• 25 March AEDT
• 15 April AEST
• 22 April AEST
• 29 April AEST
• 6 May AEST
• 13 May AEST
• 20 May AEST
• 27 May AEST

We recommend that you allocate 9 hours a week for all study activities.

18 points BA or BN and 18 points CT

Teaching and learning in the unit occur through various student-centered learning experiences. Apart from undertaking assessment-for-learning tasks, students will engage with guided readings, exegetical exercises, knowledge application exercises, reflections, video lessons, scaffolded learning, etc. Online tutorials and workshops will provide spaces for peer-to-peer learning and developing discipline-specific and soft skills.

Students will participate in assessment tasks, online sessions, self-paced engagement with required online materials (readings, videos, podcasts), exercises and reflections. 

*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

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Assessment 1 - 35%

Assessment 2 - 40%

Assessment 3 - 25%

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

1. Describe in detail selected theological themes from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament within the social, cultural, historical and literary contexts in which they originate.

2. Apply a range of hermeneutical approaches in identifying and interpreting the interplay of biblical themes, their trajectories, and dissonances.

3. Analyse selected biblical texts.

4. Formulate a personal response to how these themes contribute to contemporary practice and ministry.

There is no required text for this unit.