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APT308: Contextual Christain Theologies

Module Title	Contextual Christain Theologies
Module Code	APT308
Module Tutor	Dee Carter
School	Humanities
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module examines themes in contemporary Christian theologies including liberation theology, feminist theology and ecological theology: movements that emerged around the same time, post 1960s. Thus the module offers the opportunity to engage with some of the liveliest themes and movements in modern Christian theologies, which, along with the discourses of Black theologies and a range of discussion in sexual theology are all forms of Political theology.
Indicative Syllabus	This module begins by situating modern contextual theologies within the tradition of Christian theologising through a discussion of method and content: who does theology, where it is done and for whom it is done. It moves to a consideration of the theological methods and contexts of particular modern themes and movements: liberation, feminist and ecological theologies. Their strengths and weaknesses will be assessed according to criteria for the contemporary restatement of Christianity: the horizons of the critique of domination, ecological destruction and issues of plurality and difference. Students will be encouraged to consider how these contextual theologies form a part of the continuing evolution of Christian tradition. Throughout the course, attention will be paid to the doctrines of God and Church.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate that they: a) have engaged with three or four themes or movements in contemporary theology; b) have acquired, by close reading of primary material, attention to secondary commentary and the development of a strategy of comparison, a critical sense of some recent proposals in contemporary theology, and their relation to practice; c) have analysed and evaluated the commitments of theologians and the strengths and weaknesses of theological proposals; d) understand the ways in which modern contextual theologies fit within a paradigm of theology as a moving tradition. ii. Skills On successful completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate that they a) are able to analyse theological literature and ideas critically and to communicate clearly in writing about the concepts and issues involved; b) are able to assess theological concepts and arguments and engage in critical discussion of them; c) can relate contemporary theological ideas and concerns to the development of Christian tradition and practice.
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact: 16% Private study: 84%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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