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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)

Module THMN2061: Mission

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2061: Mission

Type Open Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2016/17 Module Cap Location Durham

Prerequisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • THMN1061

Aims

  • To build foundations for a theology of mission from the Bible, theology and church history. To develop a coherent and practical understanding of evangelism in the context of local church ministry.

Content

  • 1. What is Mission?
  • 2. Biblical models of mission
  • 3. Learning from history
  • 4. Contemporary issues in mission
  • 5. Missio Dei and the Kingdom of God
  • 6. Overview of issues and context of Evangelism in Britain today
  • 7. The journey of faith: finding a metaphor for evangelism
  • 8. Contact and encounter: getting going in evangelism
  • 9. The work of the Spirit in evangelism
  • 10. Hard questions about evangelism
  • 11. Encouraging continuing discipleship
  • 12. Evangelism in the life of the church

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate a knowledge and critical understanding of the Biblical, theological and historical roots of contemporary mission.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Demonstrate a knowledge and critical understanding of a variety of approaches to evangelism, and the ability to identify and argue for the appropriate approach(es) in a given situation.
  • Reflect critically on an experience of faith sharing in the context of local church mission.
  • Articulate and analyse the benefits and challenges of collaborative ministry related to mission.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Lecture/seminar sessions (28 hours); weekend group placement

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours

Summative Assessment

Component: Group presentation Component Weighting: 25%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
group presentation followed by 10 min. conversation 30 minutes 100%
Component: Essay Component Weighting: 75%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Essay 2000 words 100%

Formative Assessment:

1000 word essay


Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University