Leadership & Theology

Abstract

This graduate unit develops the student’s knowledge and understanding of social justice issues from a Christian perspective. It provides opportunities for personal development and critical insight into appropriate approaches to addressing issues of societal injustice within a Christian leadership context.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

• analyse the Christian understanding of the nature of social justice
• explain the biblical, historical and philosophical foundations of a Christian response to social justice issues
• critically engage with ancient and modern literature on the theme of social justice
• critique a contemporary Christian response to a social justice issue from the perspective of insights gained from the unit, and
• apply perspectives from the unit to a social issue of relevance to the student within a leadership context.

Assumed Knowledge 

P8155 and M8161

Study hours

11 hours per week for 11 week session, comprised of

• At least 4 hours per week of reading.
• At least 6 hours per week of directed study, including optional and assessable online activities.

Teaching methods

Online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.

Indicative Assessment

At the Institute we use a range of assessment tasks, including essays, research papers, online posts, critical reflections, projects and praxis exercises. Within a unit of study each set of assessment tasks is designed as an integral part of your learning experience. These tasks vary across units and programs. All assessment tasks are aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework level appropriate for graduate awards.