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| Unit name |
Developments in Global Mission (Trinity & Baptist College) |
| Unit code |
THRS20132 |
| Credit points |
10 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Worsley |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
E11001 Continuing the Mission of Jesus |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
The unit is divided into two main emphases:
- Description of, and reflection on, the enormous tidal movements towards and within global Christianity from 1800 to the present, and the implications these movements have for our own identity and mission priorities;
- Discussion of areas of contemporary debate among mission practitioners and theorists.
Intended Learning Outcomes
The unit aims to:
- review the remarkable growth of global Christianity since 1800, in the context of colonial history, and identify the key trends in mission today;
- appreciate and discuss certain strategic and controversial issues facing the church in mission internationally.
On completion of the unit students should be able to:
- inspire others with the significance and challenges of global mission;
- describe with informed knowledge the main contours of the Christian church and its mission internationally;
- explain some of the major challenges and issues facing the world church in its mission today;
- adopt relevant reading and research strategies in the pursuit of a particular issue.
Teaching Information
The unit consists mainly of lectures with some seminars. Each session will have interactive and participatory elements. Discussion of controversial topics will emphasise constructing and understanding arguments, responding sensitively to other points of view, and reaching and presenting a personal perspective. International students will be encouraged to offer their experience and knowledge.
The unit will consist of 10 contact hours in total.
Assessment Information
Formative assessment will be through preparation for classes and participation in class discussions and seminars.
Summative assessment will be through an essay of 2,500 words.
Reading and References
- Bevans, S B and Schroeder, R P, Constants in Context (New York: Orbis, 2004)
- Bosch, D, Transforming Mission (New York: Orbis, 1991)
- Brueggemann, W (ed), Hope for the World: Mission in a global context (John Knox Press, 2001)
- Dowsett, R, The Great Commission (Mill Hill, London and Grand Rapids, 2001)
- Jenkins, P, The Next Christendom, (Oxford, OUP, 2002)
- Kirk, J A, Mission under Scrutiny: Confronting Current Challenges, (London: DLT, 2006)
