Engaging in Christian Mission (DM8089L)

Postgraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit explores the biblical and theological basis for understanding the missio Dei and our place in the mission of God. It examines approaches to, and models of, Christian mission. It considers the need for an understanding of culture and context when engaging in mission. The unit explores the practices associated with missional discipleship and investigates the elements of responsible and ethical missional practices.

Unit code: DM8089L

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

Unit discipline: Missiology

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Analyse the biblical and theological basis for Christian mission
2.

Analyse perspectives on missional discipleship
3.

Evaluate one or more approaches to, or models of, Christian mission in relation to a localised setting

4.

Critically reflect on the responsible and ethical use of missional practices in their ministry context(s)
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Pedagogy

This unit uses a combination of interactive lectures, tutorial style discussion and student-led contributions.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Chan, Sam. Evangelism in a skeptical world. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2018
  • Flemming, Dean. Why Mission? Nashville, Abingdon Press, 2015.
  • Foster, Tim. The Suburban Captivity of the Church: Contextualising the Gospel for Post-Christian Australia. Brookvale. NSW: Acorn Press. 2014
  • Frost, Michael. Surprise the World!: The Five Habits of Highly Missional People. Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress, 2016.
  • Goheen, Michael W (ed), Reading the Bible Missionally. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans 2016.
  • Keller, Timothy. Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City. Grand Rapids. MI: Zondervan 2012
  • Keifert, Patrick and Nigel Rooms. Forming a Missional Church - Creating Deep Cultural Change in Congregations. Cambridqe, UK: Grove Books Ltd. 2014.
  • Nelson, Tania. The Challenge of Missional Renewal. Sydney: Australian Christian Resources, 2022.
  • Sheridan, Greg. God is good for you: a defence of Christianity in troubled times. Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 2018.
  • Wright, Christopher, J.H. The Mission of God's People: A Biblical Theology of the Church’s Mission (Biblical Theology for Life). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic. 2010.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Portfolio

A series of tasks which analyse culture, explores key terms and considers contextualised gospel communication

 3000 50.0
Summative Reflection

A critical reflection on missional practices

 1000 20.0
Essay

A critical analysis of a social-cultural issue and its impact on Christian mission

1500 30.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 6 Feb, 2025

Unit record last updated: 2025-02-06 10:41:49 +1100