PC091-508 - Foundations of Theology for Everyday Life
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1,856 Standard Tuition Fee
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8Credit Points
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0.083 EFT
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5AQF level
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Category foundational unitA
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pastoral churchUnit Discipline
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC221-100. Unit exclusions: PC090-512, PC021-612, PC021-712, PC021-812
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of theology for everyday life, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice
B. Be able to
1. Describe the relationship between the gospel and everyday life
2. Practise the methods of Christian reflection in everyday life
3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on the theology of everyday life
C. Be in a position to
1. Relating perspectives and skills from ‘Foundations of Theology for Everyday Life’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts
Content
A study of the various facets of everyday life as they are understood, deepened and transformed in the light of the Christian gospel.
Section A: Theological Reflection on Everyday Life
A reflective study of the following broad themes in the light of the gospel:
- The routine activities of daily life, including meals and eating, dress, greetings, transport, sleep and rest, hobbies.
- The culture within which daily life is lived, including the use of time, the influence of radio, television and print media, consumerism, sport, gender roles, sexual pressure.
- Personal relationships, including friendship (with both men and women), family, colleagues, neighbours (in each case considering relationships with people within and beyond the faith).
- Major social structures as contexts for ministry, including paid work, social security, schooling, housing, community and political involvement.
Section B: Personal Reflection on Everyday Life
- Biography and spiritual autobiography as categories of Christian theology.
- Prayer, meditation, and the practice of the presence of God in everyday life.
- Personal beliefs and values; commitments and loyalties; the tensions between social solidarity and individual uniqueness.
- The planning and management of personal ministry and development.
Section C: Lay Ministry in Practice
Candidates are to undertake substantial autobiographical work (with supervised reflection), including the use of a journal, and a written review of their use of time.
Notes:
- Sections A, B and C are weighted approximately 40%, 30% and 30% respectively.
- Although the emphasis in the unit is on personal life, group work is encouraged, particularly for Section C.
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.
Prescribed:
Banks, R. J., Redeeming the Routines (Wheaton, IL: Victor, 1993).
Detweiler, C. and B. Taylor, A Matrix of Meanings: Finding God in Pop Culture (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).
Stevens, R. P., Seven Days of Faith: Every Day Alive with God (Colorado Springs: Navpress, 2001).
Recommended:
Banks, R. J., The Tyranny of Time (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 1997).
Banks, R. J. and R. P. Stevens (eds), The Complete Book of Everyday Christianity (Downers Grove, IL: IVP 1997).
Bass, D. E., Practicing our Faith (San Fransisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997).
Frost, M., Eyes Wide Open: Seeing God in the Ordinary (Sydney: Albatross, 1998).
Gempf, C., Mealtime Habits of the Messiah (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005).
Holt, S. and G. Preece, The Bible and the Business of Life (Adelaide: Australian Theological Forum, 2004).
Preece, G. R., Changing Work Values: A Christian Response (Melbourne: Acorn, 1995).
Starkey, M., Fashion & Style (Crowborough, UK: Monarch, 1995).
Stevens, R. P., The Abolition of the Laity: Vocation, Work and Ministry in Biblical Perspective (Carlisle; Grand Rapids: Paternoster; Eerdmans, 1999).