This is a Theology Essay for the subject Anglican Foundations the essay title is “It has sometimes been said that Anglicanism is like a three-legged stool resting on Scripture, Tradition and Reason. Discuss whether the legs should be given equal weight.”
Essay Title “It has sometimes been said that Anglicanism is like a three-legged stool resting on Scripture, Tradition and Reason. Discuss whether the legs should be given equal weight.”
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
be able to discuss critically major developments within the history of the Anglican communion from its early origins in England to its current global expressions
be familiar with and able to articulate distinctive features of Anglican theology and theological method, particularly in relation to an understanding of the church and its ministry, ethics and spiritual disciplines
be able to demonstrate knowledge of a variety of recent interpretations of the significance of Anglican contributions to contemporary world Christianity
be able to discuss Anglicanism in the Australian context
have a detailed and critical appreciation of the work of either a major Anglican theologian or a significant movement within Anglicanism
demonstrate selfguided learning, including research, writing and communication skills
This assignment is designed to:
allow you to select and critically develop an extended treatment of a particular theological theme within Anglican theology;
encourage you to research and read as widely as possible in the literature relevant to the theme of the essay selected;
test how well you grasp the central ideas associated with this theme;
demonstrate how well you understand and employ the major warrants appropriate to arguing a theological case in relation to Anglican theology;
develop your ability to write theology well.
