Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: CMTTHE403A Investigate information within a theological theme or issue

Element: 1. Use material relevant to the theme

1.1 Locate material on particular themes from a range of sources.
1.2 Select and use material for the particular theme.

Element: 2. Understand relationships within theological material

2.1 Identify and describe relationships between selected theological material.
2.2 Make meaning of the relationship between selected materials.

Element: 3. Identify disagreement and agreement of ideas within materials

3.1 Identify contradictions within sources and suggest possible solutions.
3.2 Identify and discuss examples of agreement within sources.

Element: 4. Identify and discuss the impact of theological themes or issues

4.1 Identify and define the impact of themes or issues within theological information.
4.2 Compare and contrast the impact of differing ideas on a particular theological theme or issue.

Unit Description

This unit begins by detailing a wide range of sources that may be used in finding material relevant to a theological theme or issue. The strengths and weaknesses of these sources are then considered. Patterns and cross-referencing in the sources are then identified as an aid to improving understanding. Areas of agreement and disagreement in theological sources are considered and principles for exercising judgment are outlined. The unit then concludes by looking at theological issues against contemporary society. Students shall then apply personal understanding and personal experience to these issues.

Topics

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Unit offerings

Face to face: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.