Theological Studies

NOTE: This unit is only available as part of the Undergraduate Certificate in Theology offered to students from Sydney Catholic Schools.

Curriculum Objectives

This course unit introduces students into the nature and tasks of theology and to theological methodology. It provides a foundation for all future theology course units.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit of study, students will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the nature and purpose of theology
• identify and explain the doctrinal presuppositions that are the foundation for theology
• analyse the writing of several theological thinkers and key theological texts, ancient and modern
• make use of an appropriate methodology for particular theological tasks
• apply the skills of theological reflection to life in the community of faith