Unit rationale, description and aim
This unit will examine the Biblical witness to creation, grace and salvation and the development of the doctrines related to these themes. In particular it will examine the significant shifts in contemporary theologies of creation, grace and salvation. The diverse models for understanding creation will be examined in the light of the dialogue between science and religion. The unit will explore the individual, communal and structural elements of grace and sin, and connections with Christological, Trinitarian and creation doctrines. The source and scope of salvation will be treated, along with the various models of salvation proposed by contemporary soteriologies.
Campus offering
No unit offerings are currently available for this unitLearning outcomes
To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.
Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.
Explore the graduate capabilities.
Give a critical account of the Biblical witness to...
Learning Outcome 01
Critically examine the development of significant ...
Learning Outcome 02
Evaluate various models of the science/theology re...
Learning Outcome 03
Analyse and appraise contemporary approaches to th...
Learning Outcome 04
Use a variety of resources, including online datab...
Learning Outcome 05
Develop and justify in the light of the tradition ...
Learning Outcome 06
Content
Topics will include:
• the Biblical witness regarding creation, grace and salvation
• significant debates in the historical development of related doctrines
• models of the science/theology relationship regarding creation
• contemporary critique of soteriologies involving sacrifice and violence
• the source and scope of salvation
• models of nature and grace
• models of salvation/redemption and original sin
Assessment strategy and rationale
A range of assessment procedures will be used to meet the unit learning outcomes and develop graduate attributes consistent with University assessment requirements. Such procedures may include, but are not limited to: essays, reports, examinations, student presentations, case studies and online interactive student performance tasks.
Overview of assessments
A short written task such as a forum post or resp...
A short written task such as a forum post or response paper which enables students to demonstrate familiarity with literature on the topic
25%
A verbal or written presentation which requires s...
A verbal or written presentation which requires students to critically analyse and evaluate complex ideas and debates in the field.
25%
A longer written task, such an essay or report, w...
A longer written task, such an essay or report, which enables students to effectively communicate their learning in this unit.
50%
Learning and teaching strategy and rationale
This unit involves 150 hours of focused learning. The total includes formally structured learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, online learning, video-conferencing, or supervision. The remaining hours typically involve reading, research, and the preparation of tasks for assessment.