Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Notes

Synopsis

This unit introduces the student to the purpose, method and content of Christian Theology. It investigates the Christian understanding of the possibility of human knowledge of God and of a self revelation of God within human history, the development of theological understandings of the role of God in the origin of the universe and the emergence and evolution of human society, the human experience of death and the possibility of an afterlife.

Assessment

One short essay (1000 words): 25%
Research Essay (2500 words): 50%
Examination (1 hour): 25%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Religion and theology

Prerequisites

A first-year sequence in History or Religion and Theology or permission.

Prohibitions

ATS3710