Module TMMC2051: Mission and Evangelism

Department: Theology, Ministry and Mission

TMMC2051: Mission and Evangelism

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• L4-20 Mission and Evangelism

Aims

• To explore the scriptural, theological and historical background to the range of Christian patterns of relating to the world in witness to Christ as a means of informing a responsible mission theology.
• To equip students with the understanding and skills necessary for critical engagement with, and leadership of, the church’s participation in the mission of God.
• To enable students to engage critically with current debates and practices in mission and evangelism in relation to culture and ecclesiology.
• To enable students to embody the attitudes, words and actions that witness to Christ in ways appropriate to his/her vocation.

Content

• Examination of biblical material relevant to the understanding and practice of Christian mission.
• Engagement with a range of significant historical and theological trends in Christian witness to society.
• An exploration of ways of articulating and understanding mission and evangelism (and their relationship) in today’s world, building on the ‘[Five] Marks of Mission’.
• Critical assessment of current theory and practice in relation to traditional and innovative approaches to ecclesiology and witness.
• A theological and ethical critique of Christian attitudes to the proclamation of the gospel in contemporary society, community relations, inter-faith dialogue, environmental concerns, issues of justice, and political engagement.
• Some practical engagement with mission practices of the church.

Learning Outcomes

• Investigate and critique biblical, theological, ecclesial and historical foundations for Christian engagement with the world in mission and evangelism in a range of contexts, engaging with the questions to which they give rise.
• Discuss, analyse and evaluate the relationship between mission and evangelism and the theological, ethical and ecclesiological issues relevant to their practice in a range of contemporary contexts.

• Develop existing skills and acquire new competences and modes of inquiry in practices of Christian mission, drawing on the learning from this and other relevant modules, including relating sensitively and with understanding to people of other faiths, to those without religious faith, and to communities of all kinds.
• Begin developing a critical analysis of their experiences and practice of mission in the light of their learning, communicating their findings effectively.

• Identify, gather and evaluate source materials for a range of purposes.
• Undertake a critical analysis of information and arguments, communicating the results effectively, showing critical awareness of their own beliefs, commitments and prejudices.
• Take responsibility for a task that involves independent inquiry; the management of time, resources and use of IT; meeting deadlines, evaluating the task and learning from it.

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

• Teaching methods to be specified by each TEI, selecting from the following:
• Lectures provide content, a conceptual framework and a survey of approaches within a subject area that enable students to locate their learning in a wider context, to make connections with other disciplines, and to evaluate and apply their learning to different contexts.
• Seminars offer students an opportunity to present, evaluate and apply their knowledge to specific contexts, and to engage with teaching staff and peers in debate and reflection.
• Guided reading in conjunction with lectures encourages independent learning and underpins the knowledge and understanding gained in lectures and seminars.
• Small group learning creates an environment where students learn to articulate their knowledge and understanding effectively and in a way that is relevant to the group and its context.
• Case studies offer students the opportunity to apply their knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills to the kinds of complex, realistic and often ambiguous situations they are likely to encounter in their profession / ministry/ vocation. They can be designed to encourage group work, testing numerous transferable skills such as those of listening, engaging in debate and seeking consensus.
• Tutorials enhance learning by offering feedback and encouraging students to reflect on their own response to the knowledge and skills they have acquired.
• Practical classes enable students to practice their ability to communicate a subject matter orally, creatively and appropriately and to learn from the feedback of teachers and peers.
• Placements and/or work-based learning ensures that students make habitual connections between knowledge, understanding, skills, professional practice and the reality of a specific context, under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.
• Programmed online learning materials guide students through knowledge content, its wider framework and different approaches to its application.
• Virtual discussion forums offer students the opportunity to articulate the knowledge and understanding they have acquired to others and to engage in informed debate.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Students will be expected to demonstrate engagement with the subject matter and the learning outcomes throughout the module by suitable formative assessments that encourage integrative and reflective skills.

■ 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