EM780-4 - Contextualization of Theology and Ministry Practice

  • 0 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 4
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • evangelism missiolUnit Discipline

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

  1. The biblical basis for contextualisation
  2. Models of contextualisation and their application

 

B. Be able to

  1. Analyse the contextual nature of theology in relation to claims to the authority and finality of the biblical revelation
  2. Discuss theologically contemporary issues and cultural themes
  3. Apply models of contextualisation to theology and ministry practice

 

C. Be in a position to

  1. Contextualise theology and ministry as a reflective practitioner

Content

  • Module 1: Groundwork for contextual theology
  • Module 2: Biblical basis for contextualization
  • Module 3: The history of contextualization
  • Module 4: Models of contextualization
  • Module 5: Communication and anthropological models
  • Module 6: Worldview and redemptive analogies
  • Module 7: Principles and procedure of contextualization
  • Module 8: Contemporary models
  • Module 9: Case studies

Set Readings

Contextualization in World Missions: Mapping and Assessing Evangelical Models  A. Scott Moreau (Kregel Publications, 2012)

Contextualization: Meanings, Methods & Models    D.J. Hesselgrave & E. Rommen, (William Carey, 2003)

The Gospel in Human Contexts: Anthropological Explorations for Contemporary Missions Paul G. Hiebert (Baker Academic, 2009)

The Shaping of Things to Come – Innovation and Mission for the 21st Century Church, Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, (Baker Books, 2004).

Appropriate Christianity Charles Kraft (ed) (William Carey, 2005)

Models of Contextual Theology, Stephen Bevans, (Orbis books 2002 (revd),. 

God in Context: A Survey of Contextual Theology Sigurd Bergmann (Ashgate, 2003)

Contextualization in the New Testament: Patterns for Theology and Mission Dean Flemming (IVP Academic 2005)

Contextualization and Syncretism: Navigating Cultural Currents (Evangelical Missiological Society Series, No. 13)  by Gailyn Van Rheenen (ed.) (William Carey Library, 2013)

One Gospel for All Nations: A Practical Approach to Biblical Contextualization  Jackson Wu  (William Carey Library 2015)

Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships Sherwood G. Lingenfelter  & Marvin K. Mayers  (Baker Academic, 2003)

Contextualization: A Theology of Gospel and Culture  Bruce J. Nicholls (Regent College Publishing, 2003)

Slippery paths in the darkness: papers on syncretism: 1965-1988 Alan R. Tippett (William Carey Library, 2014)

Building Bridges    F.E. Accad, (Navpress 1997).

The Suburban Captivity of the Church: Contextualising the Gospel for Post-Christian Australia  Tim Foster (Acorn Press, 2014).

From Buddha to Jesus Steve Cioccolanti (Monarch 2010)

Sharing Your Faith With a Hindu  Madasamy Thirumalai (Bethany House Publishers 2002)

Understanding Folk Religion: A Christian Response to Popular Beliefs and Practices  Paul G. Hiebert &  R. Daniel Shaw (Baker Academic 2000)