Module TMMC3257: Topic in Mission

Department: Theology, Ministry and Mission

TMMC3257: Topic in Mission

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To enable students to explore a particular missional topic in detail.
• To enable students to assess the relevance of multiple perspectives on the topic, theological and contextual.
• To equip students with skills to reflect on and develop appropriate missional responses in particular situations.

Content

• This module will explore one specific topic in mission (for example, mission in the public square, reverse mission the approach to mission in a particular denomination) and will include:
• detailed exploration of the topic in multiple perspectives, e.g. biblical, theological, historical and sociological
• critical evaluation of different approaches to the topic
• the relevance of the topic for contemporary Christian practice

Learning Outcomes

• Describe and analyse theological, ecclesial and contextual understandings of a missional topic, evidencing systematic understanding of key concepts and drawing critically on some recent research methodologies and findings.

• Extend and apply their knowledge and understanding of mission through considering a particular topic in relation to new and complex contexts, reflecting critically on the life and ministry of the church

• Identify, gather, analyse and critically evaluate textual source materials, including material from primary sources and scholarly research, and communicate their findings with clarity and fairness.
• Critically evaluate ideas, arguments and assumptions, using them to construct and communicate coherent and well-reasoned arguments, showing critical awareness of their own and others’ beliefs, commitments and prejudices

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

• 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.
• The module will be assessed by Essay.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

■ 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.