This unit is designed to give the student an introduction to the concept and practice of mission and its priority for the people of God. It explores the topic of mission from a biblical, theological, historical and sociological perspective. It enables the student to develop and apply concepts of mission in their local context.
Unit code: DM8713B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Identify and evaluate developments in the theology and practice of mission in the Bible and in different eras of church history. |
2. | Critically reflect on the impact of current sociological issues and trends on the practice of mission for the church. |
3. | Analyse the concept of holistic mission. |
4. | Demonstrate a critical understanding of past and current mission approaches utilised by individuals, congregations and denominations |
5. | Formulate strategies for mission in a local setting. |
Lectures, group work, online forums, videos
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 3,000 word essay |
3000 | 50.0 |
Forum | 1,500 words equivalent online forum participation, regular postings |
1500 | 25.0 |
Case Study | 1,500 word case study/project |
1500 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by LTC on 3 Aug, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2021-07-22 14:01:30 +1000