EM001-712 - Mission Perspectives
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2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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7AQF level
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Category foundational unitA
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evangelism missiolUnit Discipline
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code EM501. Unit exclusions: EM005-712, EM006-712
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of contemporary world Christian missions including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice.
B. Be able to
1. Critically Analyse biblical, historical, cultural and strategic perspectives on contemporary world Christian missions
2. Discuss the leading issues in contemporary world Christian missions
3. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on contemporary world Christian missions
C. Be in a position to
1. Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Mission Perspectives’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner
Content
1. A basic study of the biblical witness to the mission of God to humanity, including:
a. God’s desire to be known; global perspective;
b. Abraham, Israel and the divine intention for all nations;
c. Teaching of Jesus: salvation to Jews and Gentiles;
d. the post-Easter church: obligations to all nations;
e. The nature of mission in the New Testament.
2. An introduction to the expansion of the Christian movement, including:
a. Key developments in mission history;
b. Pioneers in Christian mission;
c. The current status of the world Christian movement: statistics; problem areas; challenges.
Note: This topic should complement, not repeat, students’ studies in CH001 and CH002, or CH005.
3. An introduction to the cultural factors which affect mission today, including:
a. Culture and worldview; beliefs, values and behaviour; ethnocentrism; cultural change;
b. Culture and communication; dynamically equivalent communication; culture shock;
c. Indigeneity, contextualisation, inculturation.
4. A survey of strategies and issues in contemporary Christian world mission, including:
a. World needs and strategies to meet them;
b. Strategies for evangelism and church planting among different people groups;
c. Urban mission and development priorities; evangelism and justice;
d. Pluralism; dialogue with those of other faiths.
5. Mobilising local churches in support of world mission:
a. Types of mission agencies; resource policies, operational structures, denominational links;
b. Mission education and training in local churches;
c. The care of missionaries: pre-departure, home assignment, permanent return;
d. Developing active prayer, finance and other support activities.
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
Conn, H., The Urban Face of Mission (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 2002).
Elmer, D., Cross-cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2002).
Guthrie, S., Missions in the Third Millennium: 21 Key Trends for the 21st Century (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2002).
Hiebert, P. and E. H. Meneses, Incarnational Ministry: Planting Churches in Band, Tribal, Peasant, and Urban Societies (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995).
Köstenberger, A. J. and P. O’Brien, Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Mission (Leicester: Apollos, 2001).
Moreau, A. S., et al (eds.), Deliver Us from Evil: an Uneasy Frontier in Christian Mission (Monrovia: MARC, 2002).
Moreau, A. S., G. R. Corwin and G. B. McGee, Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004).
Pocock, M., G. Van Rheenen and D. McConnell, The Changing Face of World Missions: Engaging Contemporary Issues and Trends (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2005).
Smith, D. W., Against the Stream: Christianity and Mission on an Age of Globalization (Leicester: IVP, 2003).
Taylor, W. D. (ed.), Global Missiology for the 21st Century (Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2000).
Tucker, R. A., From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: A Biographical History of Christian Missions (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004).
Walls, A., The Missionary Movement in Christian History: Studies in Transmission of Faith (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 1996).
Webb, A., Your Church Can Make a World of Difference (Sydney: OMF, 2005).
Winter, R., et al (eds), Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader (3rd ed.; Pasadena, CA: William Carey, 1999).
Wright, C. J., The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative (Nottingham: IVP, 2006).
Recommended
Haugen, G. A., Good News About Injustice: A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World (Leister: IVP, 1999).
Hiebert, P., Anthropological Reflections on Missiological Issues (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994).
Tiplady, R. One World or Many? The Impact of Globalization on Mission (Pasadena: William Carey, 2003).
Classics
Kirk, J. A., What is Mission? (London: Darton, Longman and Todd , 1994.)
Samuel, V and C. Sugden, Mission as Transformation (Oxford: Regnum, 1999).
Yates, T., Christian Mission in the Twentieth Century (Cambridge University Press, 1994).