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BS9313B Bible for Holistic Mission

  • Unit Code & NameBS9313B Bible for Holistic Mission
  • Description

    Bible for Holistic Mission will give you the knowledge and skills to use the Bible in diverse missional and ministry contexts as well as for personal and communal formation. You will develop important skills for interpreting the Bible and how to use it creatively and responsibly, while also discussing common ways it can be misused.  

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  • LevelPostgraduate Elective
  • Semester2. Semester 1, 2025
  • Delivery ModeOnline
  • Date

    24 February 2025 - 30 May 2025

    Weekly online sessions, Tuesday nights, 7-8pm AEST -

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

  • Lecturer(s) Reverend Dr Arseny Ermakov
  • Prerequisites

    No prerequisites required.

  • Learning Activities

    This unit applies a constructivist approach to HEd pedagogy attuned to online or blended delivery. 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, etc. Online tutorials and workshops will provide spaces for peer-to-peer learning and developing discipline-specific and soft skills.

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

  • Assessments

    1 x 700 word Summative Reflection - 10%

    1 x 3,500 word Portfolio - 50%

    1 x 2,100 word Learning Resource - 30%

    1 x 700 word Summative Reflection - 10%

  • Learning Outcomes

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

    1. Examine the role and place of Scripture in the life of community of faith.

    2. Assess the use of the Bible in different ministerial and missional contexts.

    3. Apply exegetical skills to selected Scriptural passages.

    4. Critically reflect on the uses of the Bibe for personal and communal formation.

    5. Develop strategies for intentional use of Scripture in a particular ministerial/misssional context.

  • Text Books

    There is no required text for this unit.

    All required readings will ber provided via ARK.