Abstract
This subject examines Australia's national 'reconciliation' goal as illustrative of a nexus between theological objectives and political means. The context is set through a study of Christianity's place in Indigenous Australian histories, before assessing contemporary limits and possibilities for Christian engagement with public decision making in relation to, for example, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
'Reconciliation': Theology and political perspectivesChristian approaches to public theologyChristian mission in Australia's shared historyIndigenous responses to ChristianityReconciliation as it relates to Christian mission in AustraliaAboriginal reconciliation as public theologyThe theology and politics of saying 'sorry'Reconciliation and the politics of reparationIndigenous land rights and self-determination: Theological perspectivesChristian churches and reconciliation in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Study of Local Belonging
2. Essay 1
3. Essay 2
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of 'reconciliation' as a theological/political nexus in Indigenous public policy
2.
analyse and critically evaluate the role of Christian mission in Australia's shared history, theological perspectives on Indigenous self-determination, and public policy choices
3.
demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of 'reconciliation' as it relates to Christian mission and public theology
4.
critically review and analyse how Christian churches attend to the practical implications of 'reconciliation'
5.
articulate and assess critically other jurisdictions' (e.g. New Zealand or South Africa) engagement with the politics and theology of 'reconciliation' in Indigenous public policy
6.
demonstrate self-guided and collaborative learning, including research, writing and communication skills