Beginning with his early philosophical theology and concluding with his radical prison writings, this unit will explore the dynamic interaction between Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s leading theological ideas and his engagement with the changing religious, social and political context of Hitler’s Third Reich.
Unit Code: CH3092P
Unit Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit Discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological CollegeShow when this Unit is running
Articulate a holistic understanding of Bonhoeffer’s often controversial theology;
Outline the major influences upon Bonhoeffer’s theology;
Analyse the relationship between Bonhoeffer’s theology and his ecclesial and political engagements;
Evaluate the mutual significance of systematic theology and church history in relation to Bonhoeffer’s works as an example of broader applicability.
30 points in CT, 15 points in CH
Guided reading, specialist input, student discussion, guided and independent research, feedback on written work.
Tutorial Paper – 1000 words
Essay – 2,500 words
Book Review – 1,000 words
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 5 Sep, 2018
Unit Record last updated: 2019-03-22 11:52:45 +1100