Overview
An exploration of the role of the arts in expressing, shaping, nourishing and critiquing Christian faith and theology.
This is a special topic exploring the rich history and relationships between Christian theology and the arts. It is commonly taught by a visiting scholar, and the specific topics and art forms to be studied vary from year to year. Contact the Theology Programme for further details.
About this paper
| Paper title | Christian Theology and the Arts (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ministry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (6 July 2026 - 7 November 2026) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,393.95 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PAST 322
- Eligibility
- Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an inquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.
- Contact
Professor Murray Rae
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website
- Teaching staff
Professor Heidi Hornik
- Paper Structure
This paper is normally taught by a visiting scholar as a one week intensive course commencing at 1.00pm on Monday and concluding at 12.00 noon on Friday. Assignments are completed during the following semester.
- Teaching Arrangements
The paper will be taught as a five-day compulsory intensive block course in Dunedin.
- Textbooks
The readings for this course will be provided through eReserve.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary Perspective, Global Perspective, Cultural Understanding, Critical Thinking Information Literacy, Research Skills, Self-Motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
To be advised.
- Assessment details
This paper will be assessed by two pieces of written work (no exam).
Overview
An exploration of the role of the arts in expressing, shaping, nourishing and critiquing Christian faith and theology.
This is a special topic exploring the rich history and relationships between Christian theology and the arts. It is commonly taught by a visiting scholar, and the specific topics and art forms to be studied vary from year to year. Contact the Theology Programme for further details.
About this paper
| Paper title | Christian Theology and the Arts (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ministry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (28 June 2027 - 13 November 2027) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PAST 322
- Eligibility
- Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an inquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website.
- Teaching staff
TBA
- Paper Structure
This paper is normally taught by a visiting scholar as a one week intensive course commencing at 1.00pm on Monday and concluding at 12.00 noon on Friday. This will be held from 28 June-2 July 2027. Assignments are completed during the following semester.
- Teaching Arrangements
The paper will be taught as a five-day compulsory intensive block course in Dunedin.
All teaching will be done during this week and students will be given dates in the following semester in which to complete their assessments.
- Textbooks
The readings for this course will be provided through eReserve.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
To be advised.
- Assessment details
This paper will be assessed by two pieces of written work (no exam).