Richard Plantinga, ed. Christianity and Plurality: Classic and Contemporary Readings. Oxford: Blackwell, 1999. 379 pages. ISBN: 0-631-20915-8 (paperback) Wesley Pluralism Packet David Bosch. A Spirituality of the Road. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock, 2000 (1979). 92 pages. ISBN: 1-57910-795-8 (paperback) Paul Hiebert. Missiological Implications of Epistemological Shifts. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press, International, 1999. 135 pages. ISBN: 1-56338-259-8 (paperback)https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2452/thumbnail.jp

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Required Texts: David Bosch. A Spirituality of the Road. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock, 2000 (1979). Paul Hiebert. Missiological Implications of Epistemological Shifts. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1999. Richard Plantinga, ed. Christianity and Plurality: Classic and Contemporary Readings. Oxford: Blackwell, 1999. Readings as assigned by instructor, including Wesleyan approach to pluralism.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3962/thumbnail.jp

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Asbury Theological SeminaryePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchangeSyllabi eCommons1-1-2005MW 775 Christian Witness and Other FaithsTerry C. MuckFollow this and additional works at: http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabiThis Document is brought to you for free and open access by the eCommons at ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. It has beenaccepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. For more information, pleasecontact thad.horner@asburyseminary.edu.Recommended CitationMuck, Terry C., "MW 775 Christian Witness and Other Faiths" (2005). Syllabi. Book 2857.http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2857ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Fall 2005  MW775  Christian Witness and Other Faiths   Thursday 2:30 – 5:00 Room: Instructor:  Terry C. Muck Phone:  858-2145   E-Mail:  terry_muck@asburyseminary.edu Office Hours:  Wednesday 2:00 – 4:00 or by appointment  Required Texts: David Bosch.  A Spirituality of the Road.   Eugene, Oregon:  Wipf and Stock, 2000 (1979). Paul Hiebert.  Missiological Implications of Epistemological Shifts.   Harrisburg, PA:  Trinity Press International, 1999. Richard Plantinga, ed.  Christianity and Plurality:  Classic and Contemporary Readings.   Oxford:  Blackwell, 1999. Readings as assigned by instructor, including Wesleyan approach to pluralism.  Requirements: 1. Attendance and participation in all classes. 2. Reading of assigned texts and articles. 3. Write a response paper on each class’s assigned readings.  Six from Plantinga, one each from Bosch, Hiebert, and Wesley.  Due at class discussion of texts. 4. A final examination.  Form to be determined by class. 5. Develop an annotated bibliography on Christian approaches to a major religious tradition—and those traditions approaches to Christianity.  Choose from:  Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese religions, Judaism, Islam, Indigenous religions, New religious movements, Atheism/secularism.  Due November 3, 2005. 6. Paper on your biblical/theological/personal approach to people of other religious traditions.  Twenty typewritten pages, double spaced.  Due October 13, 2005.  Description:  In a world becoming more and more religiously plural, all Christians are faced with the challenge of identifying and articulating an appropriate theological/missiological response to those of other religious traditions.  This course looks at key issues in the encounter between Christianity and other religions and raises the questions students need to answer in developing a theological/missiological approach to religious pluralism. Students write a paper outlining their approach to an aspect of pluralism.  Course Objectives: 1. Students will develop bibliographic skills in the study of religion.  2. Students will articulate their biblical/theological/personal approach to people of other religious traditions, and the missiological implications of that approach. 3. Students will be able to compare and contrast the way Christians do mission with the way other religious traditions do mission. 4. Students will be able to devise mission strategies to other religions depending on the nature of the competition in discrete contexts. 5. Students will master the history of Christian approaches to people of other religious traditions.  Class Schedule  September 8:  Context  September 15:  Bible  Reading:  Plantinga, pp. 1-25   September 22:  Theology  Reading:  Hiebert, pp. 1-116   September 29:  NO CLASS  October 6:  Personal  Reading:  Bosch, pp. 9-90   October 13:  Practices  Reading:  Plantinga, pp. 29-89  Missiological approach paper due  October 20:  Practices  Reading:  Plantinga, pp. 93-125   October 27:  NO CLASS  November:  3:  Practices  Reading:  Plantinga, pp. 19-165  Annotated bibliography due  November 10:  Practices  Reading:  Plantinga, pp. 169-266   November 17:  Practices  Reading:  Plantinga, pp. 267-370   November 24:  NO CLASS  December 1:  Giftive Mission I  Reading:  Wesleyan pluralism articles   December 8:  Giftive Mission II   Final Examination 

MW 775 Christian Witness and Other Faiths

Asbury Theological SeminaryePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchangeSyllabi eCommons1-1-2004MW 775 Christian Witness and Other FaithsTerry C. MuckFollow this and additional works at: http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabiThis Document is brought to you for free and open access by the eCommons at ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. It has beenaccepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. For more information, pleasecontact thad.horner@asburyseminary.edu.Recommended CitationMuck, Terry C., "MW 775 Christian Witness and Other Faiths" (2004). Syllabi. Book 1348.http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1348ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Fall 2004   MW775   Christian Witness and Other Faiths        Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 - 2:15 Meeting Room:  Instructor:  Terry C. Muck Phone:    858-2145  E-Mail:  terry_muck@asburyseminary.edu  Office:  Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:30   I.  COURSE DESCRIPTION: In a world becoming more and more religiously plural, all Christians are faced with the challenge of identifying and articulating an appropriate theological/missiological response to those of other religious traditions.  This course looks at key issues in the encounter between Christianity and other religions and raises the questions students need to answer in developing a theological/missiological approach to religious pluralism.  Students write a concluding paper outlining their approach to an aspect of pluralism.   II. READINGS Richard Plantinga, ed. Christianity and Plurality: Classic and Contemporary Readings.  Oxford: Blackwell, 1999.   379 pages.  ISBN:  0-631-20915-8  (paperback) Wesley Pluralism Packet David Bosch.  A Spirituality of the Road. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock, 2000 (1979).   92 pages.  ISBN:  1-57910-795-8  (paperback) Paul Hiebert.  Missiological Implications of Epistemological Shifts.  Harrisburg, PA:  Trinity Press, International, 1999.   135 pages.  ISBN:  1-56338-259-8  (paperback)   III.  ASSIGNMENTS 1.  Class attendance and participation in discussion of assigned texts. 2.  Write a response paper on the assigned readings.  Form provided. Due at class discussion of text.  (Six from Plantinga, one each from Hiebert, Bosch, and Wesley) 3. A final examination. 4. Develop bibliography on Christian approaches to a major religious tradition.  Choose from:  Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese religions, Judaism, Islam, Indigenous religions, New religious movements.  Due November 2. 5. Paper on your biblical/theological approach to people of other religions. Twenty type-written pages (double spaced).   Due: October 7, 2004 IV.  SCHEDULE  Sept. 2  - The Challenge of Religious Pluralism  Sept. 7, 9 – Bible:  Three Approaches  -  Read Plantinga, pp. 1-25  Sept. 14, 16 – Theology 14:  Denominational 16:  Personal  -  Read Hiebert, pp. 1-67  Sept. 21, 23  -  Theology 21:  Philosophical  Read Hiebert, pp. 68-116 23:  Wesleyan  -  Read Wesley Pluralism reading packet  Sept. 28, 30, Oct. 5  -  NO CLASS:  Writing Week   Write paper on your approach to religious pluralism:  Due Oct. 7  Oct. 7  -  Practices  -  Read Plantinga, pp. 29-89   7:  The Apostle Paul  Oct. 12, 14  -  Practices  -  Read Plantinga, pp. 93-125   12:  Patrick   14:  Methodius-Cyril     Oct. 19, 21  - Practices  -  Read Plantinga, pp. 129-165  19:  Aquinas  21:  Ricci  Oct. 26, 28  - Practices  -  Read Plantinga, pp. 169-266   26:  Carey   28:  Shepherd  Nov. 2, 4 -  Practices  -  Read Plantinga, pp. 267-370   2:  Bartholome de la Casas   4:  Wesley  Nov. 9, 11  -  Practices  -   9:  Booth 11:  Theresa  Nov. 16  -  Gift I  -  Read Bosch, pp. 9-90   16:  History of Gift  Nov. 18, 23, 25 - NO CLASS:  Reading Week  Nov. 30, Dec. 2  -  Gift II   30:  Gift as Missional Metaphor   2:  Exchanging Gifts:  The Hermeneutical Circle  Wesley Pluralism Packet   LETTERS “Letter to John Burton” October 10, 1735   SERMONS Sermon 61: “The Mystery of Iniquity” (2 Thessalonians 2:7) March 7, 1783 Sermon 63: “The General Spread of the Gospel” (Isaiah 11:9) April 22, 1783 Sermon 69-70: “The Imperfections of Human Knowledge: The Case of Reason Impartially Considered” (1 Corinthians 13:9) March 5, 1784; (1 Corinthians 14:20) July 6, 1781 Sermon 91: “On Charity” (1 Corinthians 13:1-3) October 15, 1784 Sermon 106: “On Faith” (Hebrews 11:6) April 9, 1788  Sermon 119: “Walking by Sight and Walking by Faith” (2 Corinthians 5:7) December 30, 1788 Sermon 122: “Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity” (Jeremiah 8:22) July 2, 1789 Sermon 130: “On Living Without God” (Ephesians 2:12) July 6, 1790    COMMENTARY Randy Maddox, “Wesley and the Question of Truth or Salvation through Other Religions,”  Wesleyan Theological Journal 27 (Spring-Fall 1992): 7-29. John Sanders, No Other Name: An Investigation into the Destiny of the Unevangelized (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1992), 249-251. S. Mark Heim, ed.  Grounds for Understanding: Ecumenical Resources for Responses to   Religious Pluralism (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1998), 93-106. Jerry Walls, The Problem of Pluralism: Recovering United Methodist Identity (Wilmore, Kentucky: Good News, 1986), chapter 3.  MW775    Christian Witness and Other Faiths         Fall 2004 Reading Interaction Form  Name_______________________________________________________Date________  Chapter/Article/Page #s___________________________________________________________________  Evaluation:  1 (low) to 10 (high)___________  Summary/Key Idea:        What new insights have you gained from reading this material?           What are the missiological applications of these insights?           What are some issues, concerns, etc., that have been raised that you would like to discuss in our class?  

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