Developing a Mission Theology for Today (DM8009P)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

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: DM8009P

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

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
4.

Articulate their own theologically informed understanding of a central theme within mission studies

Pedagogy

Lectures, Seminars, Tutorial

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

Research Essay On a select theme within the theology of mission. The precise question is to be developed in consultation with the lecturer (5000 words)

 5000 80.0
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 20.0
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