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Details for Theological Foundations of Social Engagement

This unit provides a biblical theology of holistic mission that takes seriously the responsibility of the church to address issues of justice and poverty.  It argues that the good news of the Kingdom of God has vital implications for social and cultural values. Too often in our western society we see political ideology claiming these values. As Christians we need to reclaim them as expressions of our faith, not our politics, and as the reflection of God’s Kingdom on earth.

Quick Info

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Unit code: SOC101
  • 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

None

The unit Theological Foundations of Social Engagement is part of the subject area Social Engagement 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 sets out the theological foundations for social engagement. It will provide a Biblical theology of holistic mission that takes into account the physical, social, cultural and spiritual implications of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, as well as examining Christian teaching on poverty and economic justice.

Subject Content

  1. Poverty in the Old and New Testament.
  2. Historical and Contemporary conceptions poverty.
  3. Evil and economic justice.
  4. Models of mission.
  5. The Kingdom of God and integral mission.
  6. Creation, resurrection and new creation; holism verse dualism.
  7. The role of the church in God’s mission.
  8. Strategic thinking and planning for economic justice
  9. Other approaches to a theology of integral mission.

This course may be offered in the following formats

Lectures, class presentations, discussion, tutorials, web-based interaction, distance learning material

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

Assessment Methods

Multi-media on economic justice project (40%); Minor Essay (35%, 1500 words); Exam (25%)

Prescribed Text

Readings provided

Representative References