Content

In this unit, students will be introduced to the field of mission studies. It will be divided into three main sections: the biblical foundations of mission; the ground and practice of mission through Christian history; key themes shaping the theology and practice of mission today.

Unit code: DM1009P

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Missiology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Articulate a range of expressions of mission represented in the biblical text

2.

Explain and critique approaches to mission in various epochs of church history

3.

Demonstrate an understanding of the key themes informing the theology and practice of mission today

Pedagogy

Online learning materials, tasks and tutorial discussion

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bauckham, Richard. Bible and Mission: Christian Witness in a Postmodern World. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2003.
  • Bevans, Stephen B., and Roger P. Schroeder. Constants in Context: A Theology of Mission for Today. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2004.
  • Bosch, David J. Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission. 20th Anniversary edition. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2001. (recommended for purchase)
  • Irvin, Dale T., and Scott W. Sunquist. History of the World Christian Movement: Earliest Christianity to 1453. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2001.
  • Irvin, Dale T., and Scott W. Sunquist. History of the World Christian Movement: Modern Christianity from 1454-1800. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2012.
  • Kirk, J. Andrew. What is Mission? Theological Explorations. London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999.
  • Köstenberger, Andreas J., and Peter Thomas O’Brien. Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Mission. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2001.
  • Nussbaum, Stan. Reader’s Guide To Transforming Mission. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2005.
  • Saayman, Willem A., and J. J. Kritzinger, eds. Mission in Bold Humility: David Bosch’s Work Considered Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1996.
  • Wright, Christopher J. H. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2006.
  • Yates, Timothy. Christian Mission in the Twentieth Century. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Critical Summary Of the mission in Christian history section (1000 words)

1000 25.0
Essay

Critical Summary Of the themes in mission theology section (1000 words)

1000 25.0
Forum

Online participation Regular postings indicating critical engagement with the content material. This may take the form of questioning, drawing implications setting biblical/historical/theological sections in conversation with other courses within these disciplines. (1000 words equivalent)

1000 25.0
Essay

Of the biblical theology of mission section (1000 words)

1000 25.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2014

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:32 +1100