MTHF10
Ordinary Theology: The Theology of
People in the Pew
Strand: Theology & Ministry
Module Director: Ann Christie
Offered: Term 2 Spring 2013-14 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). It will introduce students to the concept
of ordinary theology and its growing place within the discipline of
practical theology. Students will explore ways in which ordinary
theology can be studied and undertake some ordinary theology
research in a selected area of Christian doctrine. They will
develop their skills of theological analysis by critiquing ordinary
theology data in relation to doctrinal theology.
Suggested reading beforehand
The following
are useful introductions to Christian doctrine (students will have
to select one area of Christian doctrine to research):
Astley, J. (2010). SCM Studyguide to Christian Doctrine. London:
SCM
Gunton, C (ed.). (1997). The Cambridge Companion to Christian
Doctrine. Oxford: OUP
McGrath, A. E. (2010). Christian Theology: An Introduction, 5th
rev. edn. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell
More advanced introductions are:
Higton,
M. (2006). SCM Core Text: Christian Doctrine. London: SCM
Placher, W. C. (ed.). (2003). Essentials of Christian Theology.
Louisville, KY: WJK Press
Set Texts
The key text for this module
is:
Astley, J. (2002). Ordinary Theology: Looking, Listening,
and Learning in Theology. Aldershot & Burlington, VT:
Ashgate.
Other texts that will be useful are:
Cameron, H. et al (eds). (2005). Studying Local Churches: A
Handbook. London: SCM.
Cartledge, M.J. (2010). Testimony in the Spirit: Rescripting
Ordinary Pentecostal Theology. Abingdon: Ashgate. (available as an
e-book)
Clark-King, E. (2004). Theology By Heart: Women, the Church and
God. Peterborough: Epworth Press
Swinton, J., & Mowatt, H. (2006). Practical theology and
qualitative research. London: SCM.
Assessment
One 6,000 word piece of written
work (100% of the mark)