MTHB10

Contemporary Approaches to Christian Theology

Strand: Theology & Ministry

Module Director: Richard Andrew

Offered: Term 1 Autumn 2012-13 at York campus

Timetable: Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Prerequisites: None

Module Description

This module contributes to postgraduate provision in Theology & Religious Studies (Theology and Ministry). The aim is to enable students to engage critically with the sources and methods of Christian Theology and contemporary approaches to Christian doctrines. Students will observe and reflect on where and in what form their chosen doctrine emerges in ministerial contexts.

Set Texts

Indicative essential book provision (examples):

Ford D. F. & Muers R. (2005) The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology since 1918
Ford D. (1999) Theology: A Very Short Introduction
Gunton C. (1997) The Cambridge Companion to Christian Doctrine
McGrath A. (2006) Christian Theology; An Introduction (4^th rev.ed.)
Miller L. and Grenz, S. L. (eds.) (1998) Fortress Introduction to Contemporary Theologies
Lindbeck G. (1984)The Nature of Doctrine

Indicative Journals/ Periodicals (examples):

Modern Theology
Theology
Modern Believing

Assessment

One 6,000 word piece of written work (100% of the mark)