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THEO6010

Community-in-Mission: A Contemporary Theology of the Church

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

UoN Broken Bay Instit - Online Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010

This course unit will describe the various contemporary theological models of the Church which is semper reformanda. It will discuss their theological foundations and examine the practical consequences for the mission of the Church.

Objectives Upon completion of this course students will be expected to:
1. Explain the history and context of recent theologies of the Church;
2. Examine the legacy of the contemporary approaches with regard to the teaching of the II Vatican Council;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges for the Life of the Church.
Content Themes will include: Teaching of Jesus Christ in the Bible; philosophical sources and social-cultural realities in which the recent ecclesial approaches originate; Vatican II; Social teaching of the Church; Church and Politics; Church and Liberation; Church and the option for the oppressed; Joseph Ratzingers reaction; Local Church and Universal Church.
Replacing Course(s) Not Applicable
Transition Not Applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Is is advantageous to have completed THEO1021 "The Church: Foundations and Experience" as part of the Bachelor of Theology.
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : Paper Based
Teaching Methods Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 1 - 2000-2500 words (50%)
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 2 - 2000-2500 words (50%)
Contact Hours Self Directed Learning: for 130 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for THEO6010