P9601
Practical Theology and Future Church
Building upon previous Pastoral Theology course units, this postgraduate unit provides advanced knowledge of post-Vatican II Catholic theology. Through the study of a diverse range of theologians, students will be encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of Christian thought, in the process utilising a complex level of theological reflection, hermeneutical analysis and engaging with current pastoral and practical initiatives. It evaluates models of practical theology – church and politics, ecclesial politics, and contemporary theological concerns: ecumenism, atheism fundamentalism, secularism, apathy, religious pluralism, religious identity and relevance.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Christian Life and Ministry |
Sub Discipline |
Pastoral Theology |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of different models of theology and of how to use them as a means of theological reflection inspiring praxis and on-going tradition
- display perceptive understanding of the contextual nature of theology analyse the interplay between theological enterprise, ecclesial concern and secular culture
- evaluate the complex dialectic between orthodoxy and orthopraxis
- critique and review the relevance of theology and the theologian in contemporary social, ecclesial, ethical and political dialogue
- appraise current models of ecclesial ministry