Mission, Church and Culture

Catalog description

Taught by JST. This course is an introduction to mission and world Christianity which seeks to contribute to a new missiology for our churches. We will survey Biblical, historical, cultural and theological resources for the theory and practice of mission, with particular emphasis on current concerns and perspectives. Among the issues to be treated are: the interaction between global and local mission; evangelism and witness; gospel and cultures; religious pluralism and inter-religious dialogue; mission and ecumenicity; justice, peace and liberation; and the spirituality of mission. The course will emphasize the critical interaction between theology and practice in mission. Lectures and discussions will be combined with small group interaction, videos and multi-media presentations. A mid-term exercise, a field visit and a final paper/project will be required. This course counts as a praxis, multicultural or intercultural engagement course for MDiv, MTS, and MA students. ThM and STL students will have additional requirements. [One course in history or theology; Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors with Faculty permission]