EM041-812 - Evangelism Field Education

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • evangelism missiolUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code EM641. Students may only take 24cps of "field education" units in all fields within a course.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Research-Aware knowledge and understanding of the dimensions of and practical issues Related to evangelistic ministry, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice

B. Be able to

1. Examine the issues involved in evangelistic ministry

2. Under supervision, Observe evangelistic ministry

3. Demonstrate skills in evangelistic ministry

4. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on evangelistic ministry

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives from ‘Evangelism Field Education’ to contemporary Christian life and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

Section A: Theoretical Study

An introduction to the ministry issues pertaining to the context in which the Field Work will be undertaken. The precise details of the content should be outlined in advance by the individual colleges for their students.

Section B: Field Work

The supervisory relationship; the supervisory session; learning covenant; evaluation; group coaching huddle.

A placement in a practical ministry situation, to include a minimum of 117 hours of evangelistic ministry experience under supervision.

  • At least 117 hours cumulative experience in one non-congregation situation such as an institutional or para-church ministry; OR
  • A period of continuous residence and ministry of not less than six weeks duration in an institutional or para-church situation;

Section C: Evaluation and Reflection

Students are to spend some time in reflection upon their field work, including group discussion and a written individual reflection concerning problems encountered, issues raised and encouragements received, having regard to the literature on the subject and to the Scriptures.

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:

Dickson, J. The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission (Michigan: Zondervan, 2010)

 

Recommended:

Allison, L. and M. Anderson, Going Public With the Gospel: Reviving Evangelistic Proclamation (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2004).

Chapman, J., Know and Tell the Gospel (Sydney: Matthias Media, 1998).

Claydon, D., Connecting Across Cultures (Melbourne: Acorn Press, 2000.)

Claydon, D. (ed.), A New Vision, A New Heart, A Renewed Call (Pasadena: William Carey, 2005).

Cowan, S. B. and L. L. Craig, Five Views on Apologetics (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000).


Davis, C. Making Disciples across cultures. (Downers Grove,: IVP, 2015)

Dillon, C. Telling the gospel through story: evangelism that keeps hearers wanting more. (Downers Grove: IVP, 2012)

Drummond, L., Reaching Generation Next: Effective Evangelism in Today’s Culture (Grand Rapids: Baker 2002).


Finney, J., Emerging Evangelism (London: Darton, Longman Todd, 2004).

Green, M. Evangelism through the local church (Kent: Hodder & Stoughton, 1991)


Green, M. Evangelism in the Early Church (London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1995)

Hammond, K and Cronshaw, D. Sentness; six postures of missional Christians. (Downers Grove: IVP, 2014)

Holt, S. God Next Door. (Brunswick East: Acorn Press, 2007)

Hughes, B. and J. Bellamy, A Passion for Evangelism: Turning Vision into Action (Adelaide: OpenBook, 2004).


Hybels, B. Just walk across the room. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006)

Kallenberg, B. J., Live to Tell: Evangelism for a Postmodern Age (Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2002).

Keller, T. Shaped by the Gospel. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2016)

Long, J., Emerging Hope: A Strategy for Reaching Postmodern Generations (2nd ed. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2004).


McQuoid, S., Sharing the Good News in C21: Evangelism in a Local Church Context (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2002).

Mittelberg, M., Building a Contagious Church: Revolutionizing the Way We View and Do Evangelism (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000).

Pippert, R. M., Saltshaker Resources: An Evangelism Toolkit (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2003).

Richardson, R., Evangelism Outside the Box: New Ways to Help People Experience the Good News (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2000).

Sire, J.  The Universe Next Door (4th ed. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2004).

Wright, NT. Simply Good News (New York: HarperOne, 2015)