Being Christian: Foundation Capstone

DA1002

Understanding what it means to form a community of people who think, believe, pray, worship, and care in ways informed by the Gospel is essential to developing a sense of the church and its mission. God calls Christians to form communities through practices that deepen connections to one another through God’s mission in the world. This unit forms the foundation of a deepening journey into practical theology, pastoral care, liturgy, sacraments and communicating the Word of God. It takes a practical, reflective, and exploratory approach to support the integration of learning. In this unit, each student will commence a regular practice of theological reflection that will enable the process of integration.

Duration

One Semester

Availability

Second semester

Core/Elective

Core

Delivery Mode

Mixed Mode - onsite or online

Prerequisites

None

Should you want information about the readings for this unit, please contact your lecturer. Otherwise, all readings will be available through the unit ARK site two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.

Prescribed Texts

Assessments

  1. Participation: Weeks 2-11. Weighting 10%

  2. Online Quizzes: (Weeks 3,5,7,9,11). Weighting 15%

  3. Essay: Week 8. Weighting 25%

  4. Portfolio: Week 14. Weighting 50%

TEACHING & LEARNING PLAN

This subject will involve:

  • Directed Online Learning 1 hour per week

  • Personal Theological Reflection 1 hour per week

  • Content Workshop 1.5 hours per week

  • Experiential Group Process Workshop 0.5 hours per week

Learning Outcomes

Students completing this unit will:  

  • Explain the role and function of theological reflection in life and ministry. 

  • Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the role of personal and shared narratives to the mission of forming Christian communities. 

  • Examine the ways in which the liturgical and sacramental life of the church animate its mission. 

  • Demonstrate an introductory level of understanding of the identity and story of the Anglican Church serves as a context for ministry. 


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