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| Unit name |
The Church (Wesley College) |
| Unit code |
THRS11053 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
C/4
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Ms. Jacqueline Quarmby |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit gives a general introduction to the history and theology of the Christian Church and to its evolution through centuries of mission and ministry. The origins of the main Christian denominations will be outlined and will provide the framework for a study of the ecumenical movement Historical, Scriptural and theological models of the Church will be studied alongside contemporary 'fresh expressions' of Church.
Aims:
- Describe the scriptural, historical and theological models of the Church
- Describe the origins and emphases of the main Christian denominations
- Enable students to locate their ongoing study in an ecclesial context.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit the student should:
- Understand the historical development of the Church
- Understand the various theological models of Church
- Understand the major denominations and movements within Christianity worldwide
- Understand the ecumenical movement
- Understand the place of worship, mission, theology and ministry in the life of the Church.
Teaching Information
Lectures seminars, group discussion in class.
Individual tutorials
Additional material and forum discussion delivered through the Wesley College OLE (Moodle)
Assessment Information
Two 2000 word essays (50% each)
Reading and References
- Avis, P. The Christian Church: An Introduction to the Major Traditions, London, SPCK, 2002
- Drane, J. The McDonaldization of the Church London, DLT 2000
- Dulles, A. Models of the Church 2nd edition Doubleday 1988
- Greenwood, R. Practising Community: The Task of the Local Church London, SPCK 1996
- MacCulloch, D. Christian History: An Introduction to the Western Tradition, Peterborough, Epworth, 2006
- WCC Faith and Order 181, The Nature and Purpose of the Church, WCC 2000
