EM048-812 - Evangelism in Contemporary Australia

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

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code EM741-4. Unit exclusions: EM030-612, EM030-712, EM030-812

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, the principles and practice of evangelism in the contemporary Australian context

B. Be able to

1. Examine recent scholarship on Australian culture and the Australian Church

2. Demonstrate skill in utilising diverse scholarship and learning in devising strategies for community engagement and building and sustaining evangelism

3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on the principles and practice of evangelism in the contemporary Australian context

C. Be in a position to

Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from ‘Evangelism in Contemporary Australia’ to ministry practice and Christian living as a reflective practitioner

Content

  1. Community Engagement
  • The call to evangelism.
  • Strategies and practical steps to mobilise individuals, congregations and organisations into evangelism.
  • Building an intentional prayer and evangelistic culture.
  1. Reflecting on the Australian Church       
  • The context, effectiveness and missional ability of the Australian Church.
  • Kingdom-building in the Australian context.
  • Strategies for engaging the local community and influence its future
  1. Reflecting on Australian Culture 
  • Understanding community culture.
  • Tools to assist in examining and connecting with the culture
  • How to contextualise ministry to the culture
  1. Building and Sustaining Evangelism      
  • Maintaining evangelistic culture and momentum.
  • Strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of evangelistic activities.
  • Embeding evangelistic culture into core 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.


Corbett, Steve, and Brian Fikkert. 2009. When helping hurts: how to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor-- and yourself. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers.

Dickson, John. 2010. The best kept secret of Christian mission: promoting the gospel with more than our lips. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan.

Foster, Tim. 2014. The suburban captivity of the church: contextualising the gospel for Post-Christian Australia. Moorland, VIC: Acorn.

Frame, T. 2009. Losing My Religion: Unbelief in Australia, Sydney: University of New South Wales Press.

Frost, Michael. 2011. The road to missional: journey to the center of the church. Grand Rapids, Mich: Baker Books.

Headon, D. et. al.  1994, The Abundant Culture: Meaning and Significance in Everyday Australia, St Leonards, NSW: Allen and Unwin.

Hybels, Bill. 2006. Just walk across the room: simple steps pointing people to faith. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan.

Mackay, H. 2013. The Good life: What Makes Life Worth Living? Sydney: Macmillan.

Mason, M., A. Singleton, and R Webber. 2007. The Spirit of Generation Y: Young Peoples' Spirituality in a Changing Australia.  Melbourne: John Garratt.

McCrindle, Mark, and Emily Wolfinger. 2014. The ABC of XYZ: understanding the global generations. Bella Vista, N.S.W.: McCrindle Research Pty Ltd.

Miller, Donald. 2003. Blue like jazz: nonreligious thoughts on Christian spirituality. Nashville: T. Nelson.

Roxburgh, Alan J. 2010. Missional map-making: skills for leading in times of transition. San Francisco, Calif: Jossey-Bass.

Roxburgh, Alan J. 2015. Structured for mission: renewing the culture of the church. Downers Grove, IL.: IVP.

Smith, James K. A. 2014. How (Not) to Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor.  Grand Rapids, MI.: Eerdmans.

Taylor, Charles. 2007. A Secular Age.  Cambridge, MS.: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.

van Gelder, C. ed. 1999. Confident Witness, Changing World: Rediscovering the Gospel in North America, Grand Rapids MI: Eerdmans.

Vanhoozer, Kevin J., Charles A. Anderson, and Michael J. Sleasman. 2007. Everyday theology: how to read cultural texts and interpret trends. Grand Rapids, Mich: Baker Academic.

Volf, Miroslav. 2011. A public faith: how followers of Christ should serve the common good. Grand Rapids, Mich: Brazos Press.