Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: CMTTHE301 Research Christian Scripture and Theology

Element: 1. Identify key sources for theological beliefs

1.1 Identify relevant Christian sources
1.2 Identify examples of beliefs in Christian sources

Element: 2. Identify theological beliefs

2.1 Consider key theological beliefs in Christian sources
2.2 Use key terms relating to theological beliefs in context
2.3 Identify key contributors central to theological beliefs

Element: 3. Utilise scripture passages appropriately

3.1 Locate specific passages in the Old Testament and accurately reference them
3.2 Locate specific passages in the New Testament and accurately reference them
3.3 Apply passages in their biblical context

Element: 4. Use suitable theological reference materials

4.1 Locate key theological sources for use in a specified Christian contex
4.2 Use reference and index sections to obtain information
4.3 Acknowledge use of theological sources

Element: 5. Identify current thinking from a variety of sources of information

5.1 Identify theological views in current Christian materials
5.2 Describe current theological views

Unit Description

This unit applies to individuals commencing engagement in Christian communities who need to identify, understand, and describe theological beliefs and issues relevant to life and practice today through the use of theological reference materials.

Topics

Identifying theological sources.
Aids for theological or Scriptural research.
Preparing theological information for discussion in a Christian ministry setting.
Foundational theological beliefs.


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.