Overview
An exploration of key issues facing Christian churches in the Moana Pacific region and the distinct approaches of Christians in the Moana to the living out of Christian life.
This paper will explore issues of life and faith among Pacific peoples, investigate the importance of the church in Pacific cultures and consider the challenges faced by Pacific peoples in the New Zealand context.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pastoral Studies |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $981.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 36 200-level points
- Restriction
- PAST 225
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Eligibility
Suitable for students who familiarity with and an interest in Christian Theology and / or Pacific Cultures.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Lecturer: Revd Dr Latuivai Kioa Latu
Coordinator:Revd Professor Murray Rae
- Teaching Arrangements
For campus students the paper will be taught through one two hour lecture per week.
For distance students the paper will be taught through fortnightly videoconferences.
- Textbooks
Readings will be provided through a Course Reader.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Research,Scholarship,Critical Thinking,Global Perspective,Cultural Understanding, Information Literacy,Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the distinct insight and interpretation of Christian faith generated by Moana Pacific knowledge and ways of understanding.
- Describe the key role played by the Christian church in the life of Moana Pacific communities.
- Evaluate selected challenges and issues facing Christian churches in the Moana Pacific region.
- Critically engage with the distinct methods, theories and contrasting view points of a range of Moana Pacific theologies.
Timetable
Overview
An exploration of key issues facing Christian churches in the Moana Pacific region and the distinct approaches of Christians in the Moana to the living out of Christian life
This paper will explore issues of life and faith among Pacific peoples, investigate the importance of the church in Pacific cultures and consider the challenges faced by Pacific peoples in the New Zealand context.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pastoral Studies |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2
(Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 36 200-level points
- Restriction
- PAST 225
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Dr Terry Pouono
- Textbooks
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Learning Outcomes
To be advised when paper next offered.
Timetable
Overview
An exploration of key issues facing Christian churches in the Moana Pacific region and the distinct approaches of Christians in the Moana to the living out of Christian life
This paper will explore issues of life and faith among Pacific peoples, investigate the importance of the church in Pacific cultures and consider the challenges faced by Pacific peoples in the New Zealand context.
About this paper
| Paper title | Pastoral Theology: Moana-Pacific Perspectives (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pastoral Studies |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2
(Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 36 200-level points
- Restriction
- PAST 225
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Dr Terry Pouono
- Textbooks
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Learning Outcomes
To be advised when paper next offered.