Tim Costelloe sdb

Semester 1 Thursday evening 2007

(920.145 (Melb))

This unit introduces the student to the meaning, purpose, method and content of Christian theology. It examines those elements which together constitute a balanced and comprehensive engagement in the search for a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. In particular, the relationship between Scripture and Church, and the way this develops in Christian history, will be examined. The theology of Revelation will be presented as a unifying theme for the whole of this unit.

Prerequisites:	none - although one unit of Philosophy, Biblical Studies or Church History is recommended
Requirements:	3 hours per week
Assessment:	two 500 word seminar papers	2 x 10%
	one 2,000 word essay	50%
	one 1 hour written examination	30%

Bibliography

Coventry, J. Christian Truth. London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1975.

Dulles, A. The Craft of Theology: From Symbol to System. New expanded ed. New York: Crossroad, 1995.

Dulles, A. Models of Revelation. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1983.

Hill, C. Making Sense of Faith: An Introduction to Theology. Sydney: E. J. Dwyer, 1995.

Nichols, A. The Shape of Catholic Theology: An Introduction to its Sources, Principles, and History. Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1991.

O’Collins, G. Retrieving Fundamental Theology: The Three Styles of Contemporary Theology. New York: Paulist Press, 1993.

Omerod, N. Introducing Contemporary Theologies: The What and the Who of Theology Today. Enlarged and expanded ed. Sydney: E. J. Dwyer, 1997.