Disability, Theology and Religion

DE003
AQF Level
AQF Level 8/9
Mode
Intensive
Field of Study
Preaching/Pastoral Ministry
Semester
Semester 2, 2026
Lecture Week
28 September – 2 October 2026
Start Date
31 August 2026

Description

The human experience of disability keeps turning up on the pages of the Bible and raises questions about the core concerns of theology. What are God’s purposes? What does it mean to be human? How do faith and cognition connect? Who belongs at my church? What answers are on offer in Christianity and other systems of belief?

The place of people with disabilities in our community is radically changing. It is time for the church to think deeply and creatively about the issue and to form communities that practise radical hospitality. This unit will allow you to reflect on your theological thinking from a new perspective and will open up new ministry possibilities.

Lecturers

Kirk Patston, Director of the SMBC Centre for Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Lecturer in Old Testament and Practical - smiling professional headshotTheology
Rev Dr Kirk Patston Director of the Centre for Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Lecturer in Old Testament and Practical Theology Learn more

Key Unit Information

Course Codes:
ADE003 (Level Audit)DE003-812 (Level 8)DE003-912 (Level 9)
Enrol by Start Date:
31 August 2026
Location:
Croydon Campus, 43 Badminton Road, Croydon 2132

Dates & Times

Dates
Lecture Week
28 September – 2 October 2026
Times
Lecture Week
9.00am – 5.00pm

Levels, Credit Points & Costs

Unit Code
AQF Level
Credit Points
Cost
Contributes to Courses
ADE003
Audit
N/A (36hrs)
$-
DE003-812
8
12
$3162
DE003-912
9
12
$3162

Prerequisites

DE003-912
48 level 8 credit points

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