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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28 July 2025 - 31 October 2025

A weekly Online Class will be held via Zoom on Mondays 12:30-1:30pm.

We recommend that you allocate 9 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 includes readings, videos, podcasts, workbooks, discussion, tutorials, lectures and assessment tasks.

Each week, students will engage with online learning activities.

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

1 x 2,000 word Portfolio- 50%

1 x 2,000 word Learning Resource - 50%

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

1. Outline the task and purpose of theology.

2. Articulate foundational theological terms and themes.

3. Draw connections between theological concepts and the doctrines of The Salvation Army.

4. Identify the relationship between theology and practice.

There is no required text for this unit.