Unit Code & NameCT1701B Introduction to Christian Theology
DescriptionThis unit is an introduction to Christian theology.
It uses The Salvation Army's eleven articles of faith as a framework for exploring key areas of theology, locating these doctrines within the theology of the wider Church.
PROHIBITED COMBINATIONS
CT1290B A Salvationist Theology A
CT1292B A Salvationist Theology B
Learning ActivitiesLectures, discussion, forum engagement, videos, reading
*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.
AssessmentsThree Quizzes (5 minutes each) - 10%
1,500 word online forum participation - 40%
One 2,000 word Essay - 50%
Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Describe the basic vocabulary of theology and the framework of the discipline.
2. Outline a working understanding of The Salvation Army's articles of faith.
3. Situate The Salvation Army's doctrines within the broader Christian tradition.
4. Discuss the impact of various theological perspectives on life and ministry.
5. Show basic skills in the construction and evaluation of theological arguments.
Text BooksTexts to be purchased
Ezigbo, Victor I. Introducing Christian Theologies: Voices from Global Christian Communities, Vol. 1. Cambridge: Lutterworth Press, 2013.
Ezigbo, Victor I. Introducing Christian Theologies: Voices from Global Christian Communities, Vol. 2. Cambridge: Lutterworth Press, 2015.
