This course will enable and support the use of creative writing as a means of theological reflection upon personal, spiritual and contemporary cultural experience. Each week participants will engage with key texts, undertake writing exercises, produce their own creative writing and share their work within small online groups. The ethos of the course will be supportive, participatory and require the engaged, respectful participation of all members.

8 x 2 hour lectures over 8 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus

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The standard assessments for this course are:

■ 1250-word piece of creative writing - 60%

■ 750-word critical reflective commentary - 40%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the creative writing, but a flexible deadline can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ There is no alternative to the critical reflective commentary, but extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

This course aims to:

■ Provide a supportive environment in which participants will develop their own writing practice.

■ Consider various models of theological reflection upon personal, spiritual and contemporary cultural issues through creative writing.

■ Critically engage with key texts on theological reflection through creative writing.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Produce their own examples of creative writing.

■ Employ various models of theological reflection in their creative writing.

■ Reflect on a number of key themes and issues explored in the literature on reflective theological writing.