IN002-812 - Integrating Theological Study

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category advanced unit
    C
  • integrative studiesUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code IN707-4.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the purpose and models of integration in theological study and reflection

B. Be able to

1. Examine recent scholarship on the purpose and models of integration in theological study and reflection
2. Demonstrate skill in utilising diverse scholarship in integrating knowledge and skills from a range of theological disciplines
3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on integration in theological study and reflection
 

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from ‘Integrating Theological Study’ to ministry practice and Christian living as a reflective practitioner

Content

  • The nature and importance of integrated thinking in theological studies and ministry;
  • Different models of theological integration starting from Biblical, systematic theology and ministry practice perspectives;
  • Designing integrated research for different kinds of issues and for different kinds of outcomes;
  • Working with a supervisor;
  • Identifying and accessing resources;
  • Ethical issues and approvals in research involving human subjects;

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Items marked with an asterisk are either highly recommended or seminal.

 

Christian worldview:

Chapple, Allan, True Devotion: In Search of Authentic Spirituality. London: Latimer Trust, 2014.

Goheen, M. W., and C. G. Bartholomew. Living at the crossroads: an introduction to Christian worldview.  Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008.

Wolters, A. M. Creation regained: biblical basics for a Reformational worldview.  Carlisle: Paternoster, 1996. Eerdmans 1985.

 

Exegesis and Hermeneutics:

Marshall, I. H., Beyond the Bible: Moving from Scripture to Theology. Carlisle: Paternoster, 2004.

Osborne, G. R. The hermeneutical spiral: a comprehensive introduction to biblical interpretation. Rev. and expanded, 2nd ed.  Downers Grove: IVP, 2006.

Thiselton, A. C. Hermeneutics: an introduction.  Grand Rapids: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009.

Vanhoozer, K. J. Is there a meaning in this text? : the Bible, the reader, and the morality of literary knowledge. Landmarks in Christian scholarship.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2009 (orig pub 1998)

 

Theological Method:

McGowan, A. T. B. (ed.)., Always Reforming: Explorations in Systematic Theology. Leicester: Apollos, 2006.

Thiselton, A. C., The Hermeneutics of Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007.

Vanhoozer, K. J., The Drama of Doctrine: A Canonical Linguistic Approach to Christian Theology. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2005.

 

Pastoral and Practical Theology:

Bennett, Z. Using the Bible in practical theolog : historical and contemporary perspectives. Explorations in practical, pastoral, and empirical theology.  Farnham, Surrey, England; Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 2013.

Browning, Don S. A Fundamental Practical Theology: Descriptive and Strategic Proposals. Fortress, 1996.

Osmer, Richard Robert. Practical Theology: An Introduction. Eerdmans, 2008. 

Stackhouse, J. G. Making the best of it: following Christ in the real world. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.

Vanhoozer, K. J., C. A. Anderson, and M. J. Sleasman. Everyday theology: how to read cultural texts and interpret trends. Cultural exegesis.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2007.

 

Research methods:

Badke, W., Research Strategies, Universe, 2014

Corbin, J & Strauss, Basics of Qualitative Research, Sage. 2008.

Creswell, J. Educational Research. Pearson. 2012, 4th edition.

Robinson, V. Problem-Based Methodology, Pergamon. 1993.

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