DE028-512 - Disability and the People of God

  • 2,940 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • Developmental and Educational Ministry Unit Discipline

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of a Christian perspective on disability and inclusion, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice.

B. Be able to

1. Outline biblical and theological perspectives on disability and inclusion
2. Describe contemporary legal, ethical and social attitudes to disability in their historical context
3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on disability in Christian ministry

C. Be in a position to

Relating perspectives and skills from ‘Disability and the People of God’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts 

Content

1. Introduction to the development of different models of describing disability, including medical, social and rights-based models.
2. Overview of how the church has responded to and engaged with the disability rights movement within the social justice agenda.
3. Particular Scriptures and theological concepts, including church and creation in God's image, and some of sin, divine sovereignty, justice, community, prayer, worship, hope, hospitality, salvation and healing, will be considered in the light of disability.
4. Current practices and developments (with particular reference to Australia) will be described, and students will be invited to consider their own practice and perspectives

Further Information

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code DM223 or DM028-512.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

Prescribed:

Hardwick, L. Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion. Downers Grove: IVP, 2021.

Gale, L., and J. Forbes. “Disability in the Australian church: Results from the 2011 National Church Life Survey.” Pages In A Picard and M Habets (eds.), Theology and the Experience of Disability: Interdisciplinary perspectives from voices down under. London and New York: Routledge.

Hubach, S.O. Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability. Second Edition. Phillipsburg: P & R Publishing, 2020.

 

Recommended:

Brock, B. Wondrously Wounded: Theology, Disability, and the Body of Christ. Waco: Baylor University Press, 2020.

Brock, B. Disability: Living into the Diversity of Christ’s Body. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2021.

Carter, E.W. Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, and Congregations. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes, 2007.

Clifton, S. Crippled Grace: Disability, Virtue Ethics, and the Good Life. Waco: Baylor University Press, 2019.

Gaventa, W.C. Disability and Spirituality: Recovering Wholeness. Waco: Baylor University Press, 2018.

Gosbell, L. “For Families Living with Disability, Churches Mustn’t Go ‘Back to Normal’ after Covid-19.” ABC Religion and Ethics 2020. https://www.abc.net.au/religion/for-those-with-disability-church-must-not-go-back-to-normal/12948602

Gosbell, L. International Day of People with Disability. Interview with Meredith Lake on Soul Search Program, Radio National, 2020. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/soul-search/worlds-largest-minority-international-day-people-with-disability/12941722 (Interview starts at (25:30).

Jacober, A.E. Redefining Perfect: The Interplay Between Theology and Disability. Eugene: Cascade Books, 2017.

Hurley, K. Take Heart: For Families Living with Disability. Sydney South: Bluebottle Books, 2008.

Melcher, S.J., M.C. Parsons, and A. Yong. The Bible and Disability: A Commentary. Waco: Baylor University Press, 2017.

McKinney Fox, B. Disability and the Way of Jesus: Holistic Healing in the Gospels and the Church. Downers Grove: IVP, 2019.

Swinton, J. Becoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefulness, and Gentile Discipleship. Waco: Baylor University Press, 2018.

Swinton, J. Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2020.

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