Undergraduate Handbook 2026-2027
Module TMMC3257: Topic in Mission
Department: Theology, Ministry and Mission
TMMC3257: Topic in Mission
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 3 | 10 | Available in 2026/2027 | Durham |
Tied To
- Common Awards Framework: (programme not found)
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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
Subject-specific Knowledge
- 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.
Subject-specific Skills
- 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
Key Skills
- 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
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 8 | 1.75 | 16 | ||
| Independent Study | 1 | 84 | |||
| Total | 100 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 2500 words | 100% |
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.