CM 162 · B.Th. English syllabus

Introduction To Mission

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Christian ministry · CM 162

Introduction To Mission

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Course description

This course provides a comprehensive study of the biblical and theological foundations for doing mission in a contemporary world context. The need for theological orientation arises as the church engages in mission; therefore, a missional understanding of the church will be emphasized. Cultivate a God-centered and trinitarian view of Christian mission. Beginning with God's promise to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3), trace the biblical basis for mission throughout the story of God from Genesis to Revelation. Better understand the nature and scope of the Great Commission Jesus gave to the church (Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 24:44-49; John 20:21; Acts 1:8). Beginning with the first century, learn how the gospel has spread around the world through the witness of the church.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

To provide a general introduction to the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for Christian missions.

To identify and examine significant strategies and issues related to Christian missions.

To challenge the learners to seek practical and personal application of the Great Commission in their lives.

Discover tools that enable you to better understand and communicate more effectively with your ministry audience.

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UNIT I: Understanding the Concept of MissionUNIT II: Developing the Concept of Mission

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How might viewing mission as God's mission challenge a purely institution-centred plan? Explain the implication for listening and service in your context.

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Create a contextual mission proposal

Develop a fictional rural or urban proposal with biblical foundations, community listening, a service aim and a review method. State assumptions and protect participants' consent and dignity.

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How can context be ignored?How do biblical foundations inform mission in a pluralistic world?How can all theological questions be excluded?

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CM 162 Introduction To Mission

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. CM 162: INTRODUCTION TO MISSION COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides a comprehensive study of the biblical and theological foundations for doing mission in a contemporary world context. The need for theological orientation arises as the church engages in mission; therefore, a missional understanding of the church will be emphasized. Cultivate a God-centered and trinitarian view of Christian mission. Beginning with God's promise to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3), trace the biblical basis for mission throughout the story of God from Genesis to Revelation. Better understand the nature and scope of the Great Commission Jesus gave to the church (Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 24:44-49; John 20:21; Acts 1:8). Beginning with the first century, learn how the gospel has spread around the world through the witness of the church. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: To provide a general introduction to the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for Christian missions. To identify and examine significant strategies and issues related to Christian missions. To challenge the learners to seek practical and personal application of the Great Commission in their lives. Discover tools that enable you to better understand and communicate more effectively with your ministry audience. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Understanding the Concept of Mission Definition and Significance of Mission Biblical Concept of Mission God's Mission in the Old Testament God's Mission in the New Testament UNIT II: Developing the Concept of Mission Israel with a Mission Prophets and Mission Jesus and Mission - Gentiles, Kingdom of God and the Great Commission Role of Holy Spirit in Mission Apostle Paul and the Missionary Task Mission Strategy and Church Planting Rural and Urban Mission Church and Mission in a Pluralistic World BIBLIOGRAPHY Arthur F. Glasser. Announcing the Kingdom: The Story of God's Mission in the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2003. Bosch, David J. Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission. 20th Anniversary Edition. Maryknoll, N.Y: Orbis Books, 2011. Dickson, John. The best kept secret in Christian Mission. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013. Goheen, Michael W. A Light to the Nations: The Missional Church and the Biblical Story. Baker Academic, 2011. Moreau, A. Scott, Garry R. Corwin, and Gary B. McGee. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004. Piper, John. Let the Nations Be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions. 3rd Edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2010. Ralph Winter and Steven Hawthorne, eds. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader. 4th Ed. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 2013. Ruth Tucker. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: A Biographical History of Christian Missions. 2nd Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Stiller, Brian C. From Jerusalem to Timbuktu: A World Tour of the Spread of Christianity. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Press, 2018. Timothy C. Tennent. Invitation to World Missions: A Trinitarian Missiology for the Twenty-first Century. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2010. Wright, Chris. The Mission of God's People. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010.

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