Mission in the Australian Context (DM9751W)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

This unit explores dimensions of mission in the Australian context. More specifically it examines the relationship between gospel and culture, mission theory and practice and models of contextual theology in which theology is in dialogue with cultural voices and worldview perspectives and mission practices are in-tune with needs in the Australian context.

Unit code: DM9751W

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Missiology

Delivery Mode: Mode not set

Proposing College: Whitley College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Outline and analyse selected Australian cultures and worldviews.
2.

Identify and describe points of relevance of the gospel for selected Australian contexts.
3.

Propose approaches to mission which intentionally engage with different communities and or cultures in the Australian context.
4.

Analyse and critique various approaches to contextual theology & practice with respect to the broader Australian context.
5.

Articulate and evaluate shifts in contextual theology and practice in indigenous Australian contexts.

Unit sequence

Prerequisites: 30 points of Postgraduate Foundational Units

Pedagogy

6 fortnightly sessions, requiring online participation. Each session consists of lecturer’s input, guided reading, cultural investigations, additional suggested resources, and tutorial tasks requiring critical reflection and peer interaction in an online forum.

Indicative Bibliography

Recommended Text = *

  • Bevans, Stephen B. Models of Contextual Theology. Rev. ed. Maryknoll: Orbis, 2002.
  • Cronshaw, Darren. Credible Witness: Companions, prophets, hosts and other Australian mission models. Springvale, Vic.: Urban Neighbours of Hope, 2006.
  • Fuder, John E. Neighborhood Mapping: How to Make Your Church Invaluable to the Community. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2014.
  • Grant, Stan, The Australian Dream: Blood, History and Becoming. Melbourne: Quarterly Essay, 2016.
  • Hirsch, Alan, The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating Apostolic Movements. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press; 2nd ed. 2016.
  • Hirsh, Alan & Mark Nelson, Reframation: Seeing God, People, and Mission Through Reenchanted Frames. NP?: 100 Movements Publishing, 2019. *
  • Holt, Simon Carey, God Next Door: Spirituality and Mission in the Neighbourhood. Brunswick East, Vic: Acorn Press Ltd., 2007. * Lederleitner, Mary, Women in God’s Mission. Downers Grove: IVP, 2018.
  • Mackay, Hugh, Australia Reimagined. Sydney: Macmillan, 2018. *
  • Woodward, J.R., White, Dan, The Church as Movement: Starting and Sustaining Missional-Incarnational Communities. Downers Grove: IVP, 2016.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper - 2 x Tutorial Presentation

2 x Tutorial Presentation

2000 25.0
Book Review - Critical Book Review

Critical Book Review

 2000 25.0
Essay - Essay

Essay

 3000 50.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-16 10:45:29 +1100