EM005-712 - Theology of Mission

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • evangelism missiolUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code EM505. Unit exclusions: EM001-512, EM001-712, CH019

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the theology of mission.

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse ‘biblical theology of mission’

2. Evaluate contemporary theologies of mission

3. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on the theology of mission

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Theology of Mission’ to mission and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

Section A: Biblical Theology of Mission

1. Israel’s election and missional role in the Old Testament.

2. God and the nations in the Old Testament.

3. The prophets, the nations and God’s missional purpose.

4. Jesus, the gospel and the nations.

5. Mission in the Early Church.

6. The Pauline perspective on mission.

7. The church, the individual and ‘sentness’.

Section B: Contemporary Theology of Mission

8. The Missionary Conferences of the twentieth century.

9. Development of ecumenical, evangelical and Roman Catholic theologies of mission.

10. Religious pluralism and relationships with other faiths.

11. Salvation, dialogue and the communication role of the church.

12. Evangelism and social justice.

13. Contextualisation, presence and proclamation.

14. Development of indigenous theologies.

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:

Bolt, P. and M. Thompson (eds), The Gospel to the Nations: Perspectives on Paul's Mission (Leicester; Downers Grove, IL: Apollos; IVP, 2000).

Kaiser, W. C., Mission in the Old Testament: Israel as a Light to the Nations (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000).

Kirk, J. A., What is Mission? Theological Explorations (London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999).

Köstenberger, A. J. and P. O’Brien, Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Mission (Leicester: Apollos, 2001).

Petrella, I., Latin American Liberation Theology: The Next Generation (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2005).

Larkin, W. J. et al, Mission in the New Testament: An Evangelical Approach (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 1998).

Peskett, H. and V. Ramachandra, The Message of Missions: The Glory of Christ in All Time and Space (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2003).

Piper, J., Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).

Van Engen, C. E., et al, The Good News of the Kingdom: Mission Theology for the Third Millennium (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 1998).

 

Recommended:

Hedlund, R. E., Roots of the Great Debate in Mission (3rd ed.; Bangalore: Theological Book Trust, 1997).

Taylor, W. (ed.), Global Missiology for the 21st Century: the Iguassu Dialogue (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000).

 

Classic:

Bosch, D., Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 1991).