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Details for Australian Church History

This unit provides a detailed analysis of the major global trends which led to the foundation and then settlement of Australia. The pattern of settlement and national development is traced, including issues of inculturation, colonialism, denominationalism and racism.  Australian Christianity in rural and urban regions is explored, as well as the challenges and opportunities of multiculturalism.  Understanding the Christian history of this nation helps to equip students for effective ministry in a wide variety of contexts and allows for a deeper understanding of Australian national identity.

Quick Info

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Unit code: HIS301
  • Credit points: 10
  • Total workload hours per week: 10
  • Number of timetabled hours per week: 3 *

* Note: Units with reduced contact hours (such as those taught in Intensive format) will have an increased assessment component.↩

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

The unit Australian Church History is part of the subject area Church History and is offered as a part of the following Awards: Bachelor of Contemporary Ministry (Alphacrucis College (NSW Dept. of Education)).

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This unit provides an overview of the major trends surrounding the foundation, settlement and development of European Australia in relation to Christian religion.

Subject Content

  1. Themes in Australian religious history
  2. The Convict Chaplaincy
  3. Liberalism; Secularism
  4. Sectarianism; Education, Church and State
  5. Social Responses of the Churches: Revival; Social issues; Politics
  6. Depression and War: Liberalism and Fundamentalism
  7. Post War renewal movements and mission

This course may be offered in the following formats

Lectures, discussion, tutorials

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

Assessment Methods

Forum Postings (20%, 2500 words); Field Report (30%, 1500 words); Major Essay (50%, 2500 words)

Prescribed Text

Readings provided

Representative References