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THEO6011

Advanced Studies in Education & Mission 1

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

UoN Broken Bay Instit - Online Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010

This unit deals with mission theology for Christian educators and the processes and understandings involved in developing such theology appropriate for schools or school systems. It gives special attention to the educational context and the demands this places on educators working to carry out the Church's mission through the ministry of education.

Objectives Upon completion of this course students will be expected to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major movements shaping the context in which they work; appreciate contemporary models of mission and how and why they have evolved;
- Articulate the understandings and demonstrate the skills needed to construct a theology of mission suited to their ministry in education;
- Articulate the major elements of the Church's emerging vision in regard to mission and evangelisation and its scriptural foundation.
Content Elements of theological reflection - culture, narrative and human experience; context in particular the impact of globalization, secularization and pluralization on society; befriending scripture and tradition. Skills of analysis and synthesis. Particular attention is given to Jesus' teaching on the Kingdom of God, mission in the Acts of the Apostles, and recent developments in official Church teaching about mission.
Replacing Course(s) Not Applicable
Transition Not Applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Experience in leadership and/or teaching in a Christian school setting.
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 - 2000-5000 words (50%)
Contact Hours Self Directed Learning: for 130 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for THEO6011