PAST325 Special Topic

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

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

theology@otago.ac.nz

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.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the distinct insight and interpretation of Christian faith generated by Moana Pacific knowledge and ways of understanding.
2. Describe the key role played by the Christian church in the life of Moana Pacific communities.
3. Evaluate selected challenges and issues facing Christian churches in the Moana Pacific region.
4. Critically engage with the distinct methods, theories and contrasting view points of a range of Moana Pacific theologies.

Timetable