Theological Studies

Curriculum Objectives

This unit invites students to explore some of the key issues and events of the Christian tradition through the lens of women’s lives and engagement with women’s stories. Using a narrative approach, students will examine how the stories by women and the stories about women have shaped women’s agency and influenced the development of Christianity. Through an examination of both the marginalisation and the promotion of women’s stories, students will assess the impact of women’s voices to break open contemporary issues and offer new ways of understanding the narratives of the Christian tradition.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit of study, students will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the place and role of women in foundational Christian narratives
• examine key concerns of women’s engagement with the stories of their religious Tradition
• analyse current cultural, ethical and professional issues from the perspective of women’s lives and experiences, and
• evaluate the contribution of women’s voices within contemporary church and society.

Assumed Knowledge 

T8106 and B8101

Study hours

10 hours per week for 12 week session, comprised of:

• At least one hour per week for online lectures.
• At least three hours per week of reading.
• At least six hours per week of directed study, including optional and assessable online activities.

Lecturer

TBC

Teaching methods

Online lectures; online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.

Indicative Assessment

At the Institute we use a range of assessment tasks, including essays, research papers, online posts, critical reflections, projects and praxis exercises. Within a unit of study each set of assessment tasks is designed as an integral part of your learning experience. These tasks vary across units and programs. All assessment tasks are aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework level appropriate for graduate awards.