THEO2315 Orientation to the Uniting Church in Australia

Professor Andrew Dutney

2016

4.5

1 x 6-hour independent study weekly

1 THEO1401 - Early Church History
1a Admission into GCTHS-Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
1b Admission into GDPTHS-Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
1c Admission into MTHS-Master of Theological Studies
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c))

THEO2307 has been successfully completed

This topic involves a study of the genesis of the Uniting Church in Australia, the struggles in forming a new denomination, and the nature of its beliefs and structures. It will also consider the theology, distinctive characteristics, and declared mission of the Uniting Church in Australia.

to explore the genesis of the Uniting Church in Australia, the struggles in forming a new denomination, and the nature of its beliefs and structures
an exploration of the theology, distinctive characteristics, and declared mission of the Uniting Church in Australia
to examine the 'Basis of Union' document, with a view to ascertaining its theological position vis-a-vis other Christian denominations in Australia, the identification of the range of its missional activities, its place in the ecumenical movement, its interpretation of the relationship between gospel and justice, and the order of its various ministries

After completing this topic students will be able to:

describe thoroughly the origins, nature and purpose of the Uniting Church in Australia
identify the differences between the major Christian denominations of the Christian Church in Australia, and make some informed judgement about valid and invalid reasons for remaining separate or non-cooperative
express an appreciation and commitment to the ecumenical movement as a practical expression of God's act of reconciliation in Christ, and to understand Church union as an essential part of the gospel imperative
outline how the process that led to the formation of the Uniting Church was conceived as an attempt to answer the call of God to be so renewed so we may serve his purposes in Australia in our time and generation
describe the dilemma in the life and thought of the Christian Church of the conflict between Church traditions and the structure of mission, and to recognise the Uniting Church's attempt to witness to the gospel principle that structures must be the servant of mission
deepen our commitment to our own Church as a vehicle of God's continuing mission to the world in Christ

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