The Salvation Army Booth College

Christianity in Australian History will take you on a fascinating journey of Christian churches in Australia from the colonial era to today. You will explore the vital role these communities have played in shaping Australian society and discover how migration and shifting demographics have influenced religious life.  

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24 February 2025 - 30 May 2025

Weekly Zoom tutorials.

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

CH8291B Introduction to Church History or equivalent (24 points)

Read the lectures and readings, view the supplementary videos, attend the weekly Zoom meetings and complete all assessment tasks.

Explore the resources in the Learning Management System, Ark.

*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 primary source analysis - 20%

3 x 700 word posts on discussion board (2,100 words total) - 30%

1 x 3,500 word essay - 50%

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

1. Analyse significant events and people who have made a contribution to the history of Christianity in Australia.

2. Compare and contrast a range of competing historical interpretations of christianity in Australia.

3. Critically analyse primary and secondary sources and use them appropriately.

4. Construct a coherent historical argument using the conventions of the discipline of history.

5. Critically assess the value of historical awareness for the present identity and mission of Australian churches.

There is no required text for this unit.

All readings will be hyperlinked in the Learning Management System, Ark.