| Unit name | Christian Faith & Current Global Issues (Trinity & Baptist College) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRSM0048 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Reverend Dr. Andrew Goddard |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Previous study of doctrine and ethics to an appropriate extent and level preparatory to postgraduate study. |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit engages in biblical and theological reflection upon current global issues. It provides resources from the Christian ethical and theological traditions for creative engagement with and critique of contemporary political and moral debates surrounding these issues. Through study of globalization and key Christian concepts such as stewardship, justice, sin and love, students will learn to analyze and respond to current major global issues such as war and violence, poverty, health issues, economics and the environment.
