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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module THMN43630: How Mission can Shape the Church: Mission and Ecclesiology in the Contemporary Context
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN43630: How Mission can Shape the Church: Mission and Ecclesiology in the Contemporary Context
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 30 | Available in 2015/2016 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To develop reflective practitioners in the development of fresh expressions of church who are equipped to supervise and teach others in these disciplines
Content
- Topics covered will include:
- Block 1: An introduction to fresh expressions of church and the mixed economy; recent developments in missiology; contemporary ecclesiology and fresh expressions; Anglican and Methodist identities; developing case studies and theological reflection.
- Block 2: Student led seminars in fresh expressions with detailed feedback from staff; staff led seminars on particular issues identified by students through observations; teaching and learning for pioneer ministry; conclusions and outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Students will gain an in-depth understanding of:
- The resources of the Christian tradition in respect of missiology and ecclesiology and the interaction between the two disciplines
- The particular ecclesiological issues which arise from engaging in contextual mission and the development of new ecclesial communities
Subject-specific Skills
- Students will be equipped to understand and reflect theologically on the process of the formation and development of fresh expressions of church within the rapidly developing field in Great Britain.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
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Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 | During Block 1 | 1 hour | 12 | |
| Seminars | 10 | During Block 2 | 1.5 hours | 15 | |
| Fieldwork | 4 | Between Blocks | 2 hours | 8 | |
| Total | 35 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 5000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Feedback will be given on a review of a 2,500 word review of a major written work in mission or ecclesiology and a student led seminar, comprising a case study/observation of a fresh expression of church. Feedback to students will comprise dialogue in seminars, and written feedback on the book review. Staff will also be available for individual consultation.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.