THMN1307 Living Faith
Running in 2013-14 at Lindisfarne.
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Level
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1
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Credits
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10
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Aim
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To introduce students to the process of thinking theologically about core Christian doctrines as they developed and as they are expressed in the life of the Church today
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the module student will be able to:
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demonstrate an understanding of Trinitarian faith.
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demonstrate a knowledge of the principle ways in which Christians have understood/understand the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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understand the major theological reasons for the formulation of the Christian creeds.
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discern the influence of Christian doctrine on Christian living.
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show an awareness of the centrality of a Trinitarian understanding of God for Christian belief and practice and mission.
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demonstrate an understanding of the place of scripture, reason, tradition and experience in the life of the Church both historically and today.
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read and discuss a range of theological texts.
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Indicative
Content
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This module will consider some of the major Christian doctrines of God. It will explore what is distinctive about the nature of Christian belief and will address the nature of God as revealed in scripture and in the life of the Church. In particular the module will;
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look at God, salvation and the world, focusing on a range of understandings of the work of Christ on the Cross in their theological and historical contexts;
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explore the development of the doctrine of the Trinity;
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consider the formation of the major Christian creeds and their relevance for the contemporary Church;
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examine the nature of personal belief and corporate belonging for the Church today.
Throughout the module there will be consideration of the implications of belief for the Church’s engagement with the world and of the place of scripture, reason, tradition and experience as factors that inform the Church’s life, belief and practice.
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Indicative bibliography
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Church of England. Doctrine Commission, The mystery of salvation: the story of God's gift: a report by the Doctrine Commission of the General Synod of the Church of England, London : Church House Publishing, 1995.
Dunn, J. D. G., Christology in the Making (London: SCM, 1989).
Gunton, C.E., The Christian Faith: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine (Oxford: Blackwell, 2002).
Hall, S.G., Doctrine and Practice in the Early Church (London: SPCK, 1991).
Macquarrie, J., Jesus Christ in Modern Thought (London: SCM, 1997).
McGrath, A., Christian Theology: an Introduction (Oxford: Blackwell, 4th edition, 2006).
Moltmann, J., & Kohl, M., Trinity and the Kingdom of God: The Doctrine of God (1981)
Stott, J., The Cross of Christ 20th Anniversary Edition with Study Guide (Nottingham: IVP, 2006)
Young, F. M., The Making of the Creeds (London: SCM, 1991).
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Teaching methods
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Seminars: will provide students with a foundation in some key Christian doctrines and will help them to develop their thinking through class discussion. They will be encouraged to engage constructively with expressions of doctrine that may be new to them or that may challenge their previously held assumptions.
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Formative assessment
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Group presentation on the theology of a range of doctrinally based traditional hymns and contemporary hymns and worship songs.
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Summative assessment
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1 x 2500 word essay
| THMN1327 Introduction to Studying Theology
Running in 2013-14 at Lindisfarne.
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Level
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1
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Credits
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10
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Aims
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1. To introduce students to the nature of Theology, its historical development and contemporary relevance.
2. To introduce students to the study skills needed for theological enquiry
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of this module, students should have:
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an initial understanding of the nature and scope of theological enquiry
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an initial understanding of the relationships between life and faith, theology and practice
They should also be able to:
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reflect theologically on particular issues and events
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discern the different skills needed in theological study
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articulate some of the fruits of theological enquiry and study
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relate reason and practice
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apply study skills to theological questions
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Content
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This module will provide an introduction to the nature of Christian Theology, exploring particular themes in relation to some of the major individuals and movements which have influenced the development of Theology.
In particular it will enable students to focus on and evaluate the use of Scripture, Church traditions, reason and contemporary experience.
It will also consider the study skills needed to engage in theological enquiry and give opportunity to students to try these out in practice.
It will introduce students to the concepts of revealed, natural and practical theology through historical as well as contemporary lenses.
Seminar Outline
The Seminars will address:
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The relationship between faith and practice
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The application of Scripture and Tradition in practice
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How theological enquiry has engaged with specific issues, e.g. the development of the Church’s ministry, the impact of science and technology on society, changes in social mores.
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Indicative bibliography
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Ford, David F. Theology. A very short introduction (Oxford: OUP, 1999).
Green, Laurie, Let’s Do Theology (rev edn, London – New York: Mowbray, 2009).
Migliore, Daniel L., Faith Seeking Understanding (2nd edn, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Eerdmans, 2004).
McGrath, Alister E., Christian Theology (4th edn, Oxford – Malden, Massachusetts, 2007).
Walton, Roger, The Reflective Disciple (London: Epworth, 2009).
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Teaching methods
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Teaching and learning will be undertaken through interactive and participative seminars.
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Formative assessment
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One Formative Exercise: a prepared contribution to the seminars on a given theologian, theological issue, or a passage of scripture.
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Summative assessment
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One Summative Essay (2500 words): a critical reflection on the development and contemporary application of a given aspect of theology, in the light of Scripture and major theological thinkers and movements.
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