The unit examines, evaluates and engages models of church and mission from theological, missiological and practical perspectives. Specific attention is given to the relationship of the church to the mission of God, the reign of God, and the world the church is called to serve and engage. Students will explore and analyse various aspects of the church’s mission and ministry from a biblical, theological and practical perspective, including some:
An important component of the unit requires the student to reflect on and analyse their church in its current mission and ministry context.
Unit code: DM3023S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate an understanding of the nature of the church and its relationship to the mission and reign of God |
2. | Identify and apply principles of mission to select aspects of church life (leadership, worship, sacraments, pastoral care, etc.). |
3. | Articulate a reflective response to selected case studies in mission and ministry |
4. | Evaluate and critique models of church and illustrate contemporary issues of mission |
45 points in foundational units, including 15 points in Systematic Theology.
Teaching strategies include lectures; tutorials; research; cross-cultural visits, class discussion and debates; presentation of instructional material in the form of printed documentation, DVD, video and audio.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Case Study | Case Studies (2 x 500 words) |
1000 | 25.0 |
Essay | Minor Essay |
1500 | 25.0 |
Essay | Major Essay |
3000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 4 Feb, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-22 16:13:06 +1000