This unit first examines topics traditionally covered by prolegomena. It begins by reflecting on the nature of theology and its relation to receptive spirituality. Attention is given to Luther’s theological method of oratio, meditatio, and tentatio as well as the Lutheran presuppositions for doing theology. The unit introduces the nature and function of Scripture, and its relation to reason, tradition, and experience as well as an introduction to Lutheran hermeneutics.
The second part of the unit examines the biblical and theological teaching of the triune God as expressed in terms of the immanent and the economic Trinity. The unit will also explore the modern discussion on the Trinity, including: the Fatherhood of God; the name of God in Feminist Theology; the question of the eternal subordination of the Son; and the filioque. The unit is designed to give the student the necessary basis for further study in systematic theology.
Unit Code: CT1201L
Unit Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit Discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran CollegeShow when this Unit is running
Discuss how Lutherans do theology, including the key emphases on Luther’s Theology of the Cross and receptive spirituality
Articulate the Lutheran doctrine of Scripture
Explain the relation between faith, reason, experience, tradition, and Scripture
Outline the main features of Lutheran hermeneutics
Discuss the immanent Trinity and the economic Trinity and indicate how these relate to each other
Critique contemporary approaches to Trinitarian theology
Learner-centred approach, incorporating strategies such as lectures, group discussion and debate, reporting on weekly set readings, visual representation of ideas by students, personal reflection and brainstorming.
Report (on Luther’s Theology of the Cross) 800 words
Essay (on Scripture) 1600 words
Essay (on the Trinity) 1600 words
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019
Unit Record last updated: 2019-11-05 00:09:53 +1100