S7102 – Introduction to Christian Spirituality

Unit Code

S7102

Unit Name

Introduction to Christian Spirituality (undergraduate)

Unit Weighting

9  Credit Points

Type of Unit

Foundational

Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Nil

Academic Staff

Fr Nemanja Mrdjenovic BA (UWS), MATheol (SCD), GCA Church History (SCD), DMin candidate (ACD)

Curriculum Objectives

This course unit develops a comprehensive introduction to the practice of Christian
Spirituality and focusses on its biblical, theological and historical foundations from a
particular Christian perspective.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. elucidate a clear understanding of what is meant by the term ‘spirituality’
2. identify the historical and cultural influences upon the development of Christian spirituality
3. distinguish the nature of Christian Spirituality and sketch its primary characteristics
4. evaluate various kinds of spiritual disciplines or practices within the Christian tradition against their biblical and theological foundations
5. apply insights from a variety of expressions in Christian spirituality to their own spiritual formation and practice

Content

1.Influences on the Origins of Christian Spirituality
2.Christian Spirituality as Discipleship of Christ
3.Trinitarian Trajectory of Christian Spirituality
4.The Paschal Reality of Christian Spirituality: Cross and Resurrection
5.Practices of Conversion and Transformation
6.The Role of the Christian Community in Christian Spiritual Life and Practice
7.Missionary Aspects of Christian Spirituality