Disability, Theology and Religion
DE003
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

Rev Dr Kirk Patston
Director of the Centre for Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Lecturer in Old Testament and Practical Theology
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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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