Developing Theological Insight – Part 1

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of basic skills in reading, reasoning and the critical evaluation of theological arguments.
2. Outline the contribution of the major sources of theology leading to our knowledge of God.
3. Discuss significant theological concepts in a Christian understanding of God and creation.
4. Recognise the historical development and the impact of social context upon various theological perspectives.

• Quiz and short answer test (20 minutes) (750 words) (25%)
• Written assessment task (750 words) (25%)
• Written assessment task (1,500 words) (50%)

• Ackroyd, R. and D. Major. Shaping the Tools: Study Skills in Theology. London: Darton, Longman and Todd, 1999.
• Ford, D. Theology. A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.
• Grenz, S. J. Created for Community: Connecting Christian Belief with Christian Living. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996.
• Jinkins, M. Invitation to Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2001.
• Jones, B. F. Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014.
• Malone, P. (ed.) Developing an Australian Theology. Strathfield: St Pauls Publications, 1999.
• McGrath, A. E. Christian Theology: An Introduction (4th ed). Oxford: Blackwell, 2007.
• Stone, Howard W., and James O. Duke. How to Think Theologically. Third edition. ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2013.
• Thielicke, Helmut. A Little Exercise for Young Theologians. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2016.

Set texts recommended for purchase:

• Thorsen, Donald A. D. An Exploration of Christian Theology. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers, 2015.