Details for Women and Christian Ministry

Helen Reddy made headlines when her feminist anthem hit #1 on the Billboard Charts in 1972. Do you want to have the same empowering impact for women in your ministry context? This unit seeks to explore the place of women in Australasian society, both past and present, inside and outside of the church. Particularly it will examine what is the place of women in ministry by drawing on key examples, to provide tools for women (and their supporters) to be released and successful in their ministry today.

Awards offering Women and Christian Ministry

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Leadership
• Master of Arts
• Master of Leadership

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate the sociological and religious factors affecting gender roles throughout church history;
2. Evaluate the role of the bible in the current debate over women in ministry and leadership
3. Analyse the contexts in which female leaders operate in churches. This includes particular focus on Pentecostal contexts;
4. Appraise the place of women in contemporary church ministries
5. Assess the contribution of key Christian women, across historical and cultural boundaries, that have influenced the perception of women in ministry;
6. Formulate a personal philosophy of women in ministry.

Subject Content

1. Theological and societal foundations of understanding gender
2. The role of women in contemporary society
3. Feminism and women’s movements
4. Biblical foundations of women in ministry
5. Theological models of women and ministry
6. Pentecostal and Charismatic perspectives on women and ministry
7. Women in the formation and growth of Australian Pentecostalism
8. Challenges and possibilities for women ministers

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face-to-Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-Learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 95 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks.)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Major Essay (50%)
• Interview Analysis (30%)
• Forum Discussion (20%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided