Becoming Flesh: The Incarnation of God

CT2001Z / CT9001Z

The enduring scandal of Christian affirmation, that God became flesh, poses theological, philosophical, and existential challenges that every generation of Christian belief must engage. This unit examines in depth the core theological distinctives of the Christian faith—the incarnation of God in Christ and God’s triunity. Attention will be given to both the historical developments of these affirmations and to their ongoing reinterpretation and rearticulation in multiple contexts.

Subject Details

Duration One Semester
Availability First Semester
Core/Elective Core
Delivery Mode Mixed Mode - onsite or online
Prerequisites Eight foundational units including the first year capstone to be completed prior to enrolment. For exemptions, please contact the Registrar.
Prescribed Texts

Required Text/s 

NA Please see the unit reading list

Recommended Text/s 

TBD

Assessments

  1. Weekly Participation: Weeks 1-12. Weighting 10%

  2. Short exam: Week 4. Weighting 20%

  3. Oral Presentation and tutorial leadership: Weeks 5-8. Weighting 30%

  4. Essay/Sermon: Week 13. Weighting 40%

Teaching and Learning Plan

This subject will involve:

  • One on-campus 2 hour lecture per week

  • One on-campus 1 hour tutorial per week

  • Online preparation & reading 2 hours per week

Learning Outcomes

Students completing this unit will:  

  • Explain some of the key theological concepts relating to the incarnation and trinity. 

  • Understand the role of contextual historical discourses in shaping trinitarian and incarnational theology across history. 

  • Analyse the entanglement of christology and trinitarian theology. 

  • Collaborate with peers in classroom discussions on the weekly readings. 


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