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Asbury Theological SeminaryePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchangeSyllabi eCommons1-1-2003MI 880 Seminar in MissionEunice L. IrwinFollow 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 CitationIrwin, Eunice L., "MI 880 Seminar in Mission" (2003). Syllabi. Book 1934.http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1934SEMINAR IN MISSION (for the Ph.D. degree program)  MI 880         Dr. Eunice Irwin, Leader   Fall 2003        Office: McPheeters 311   Meeting Room: MC 302       Phone: 858-2148 (Office)           858-0705 (Home)    Course Description: Seminar presentations surveying major transitions in Christian mission from theological and historical perspectives, with special attention given to the leaders and Church conferences (including some writings and documents) which have served to shape the concept and direct the task of mission. Students will participate in constructing parameters for a contemporary missiological paradigm in line with the values and objectives of this institution.  Readings: (Abbreviations of readings follow authors' last name initials: B, SS, T, Ta, V.)  Transforming Mission      David J. Bosch Mission as Transformation     Vinay Samuel, Chris Sugden  Classical Texts in Mission & World Christianity   Norman Thomas Global Mission for the 21st Century    William D. Taylor, ed.    Mission on the Way      Charles Van Engen  Course Objective: To provide a context in which doctoral students:  1. Develop interdisciplinary focus in the field of Missiology by studying Christian mission from the vantage points      of theological, regional, and strategic histories.  2. Use methods of critique and informal debate during seminar discussions in order to strengthen their analytical skills.  3. Use methods of dialogue and consensus-building during seminar discussions in order to advance a missiological       tradition of interpretation, appropriate to the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism. The      process will involve the group evaluating, selecting and incorporating contributions made by the participants.  4. Make scholarly presentations and experience the critique of colleagues.  5. Enhance skills in research and scholarly writing.  Course Requirements and Grading Ratio:  1. Attendance and prepared participation in seminar discussions. This includes reading assigned pages beforehand,      reporting orally on some assigned pages, and submitting "summary statements" (concise statements articulating      your own summation of the ideas formulated by the group as a result of the class presentation and subsequent     discussion of these for consensus) at the end of seminar presentation sessions.   15%  2. Leading one seminar session. The format will be to make a presentation and lead the group in discussion of the      material, and at the beginning of class the next week to lead the group in producing statements of consensus for the      record, Topics will be taken from the assigned readings and:     a. Examine current theological theme(s) in mission, and     b. Examine specific regional or vocational contexts of mission.     A class handout outlining the material covered in the presentation is required.   35%  3. A scholarly paper (of publishable quality) that investigates an issue of immediate concern to Christian mission       today. This paper may be an expansion of your seminar presentation, or develop another worthy topic by approval      (such as a research theme related to your dissertation). In the final weeks of the term students will give:      a. A topic proposal for the scholarly paper (rationale and bibliography), due: September 17.     b. A 10-minute report of the paper's overall research strategy and conclusions.     c. A Copy of the paper for the ESJ School to be kept on file.      [Final draft due: December 3rd. Paper should be between 15 and 20 pages.     Follow ESJ guidelines for writing, taken from Missiology journal.]    50%  REGIONAL MATERIALS FOR SEMINAR REPORTS from Ta   1*  African perspective:     Ta: 259-283  2*  South Pacific perspective:    Ta: 285-294  3*  East Asian perspective:    Ta: 295-306, 421-438  4*  Indian perspective:     Ta: 307-332, 391-420     5*  Middle Eastern perspective:    Ta: 333-356, 439-445  6*  Latin American perspective:    Ta: 357-366, 515-517  7*  Western cultures' older perspectives:   Ta: 367-388  8*  Western cultures' younger perspectives:   Ta: 447-475  9*  Spirituality as a mission perspective:   Ta: 489-517 10* Globalizing: keeping touch in mission:   Ta: 477-488, 519-556  Course Schedule:  September 3  Introductions, Syllabus, and Overview of Seminar Strategy "Metaphors of Mission II  September 10  The Contemporary Environment of Missiology "What is Mission Theology?" V:9-31 Biblical and Theological Foundations ( a) SS:3-44 "Mission Modernity: Seven Checkpoints" SS:290-320 "Framework of Post-Modern Mission" B:1-11, 349-367 "Mission in the Wake of the Enlightenment" T:50- 77 "Modernity and Postmodernity in Mission Theology" V:191-229 Student reports on information from Ta:1-188   Presenter: Eunice Irwin  September 17  Scholarly Paper: Topic Proposal Due (2-3 pages)  Theology of Mission from the Evangelical Tradition of Scripture "Mission Theology and the Bible" V:35-68 Missio Dei B:389b-393a, T:101-121 [Mission as] Theology B:489b-498a, T:287-303 Student reports on information from Ta:189-256    Presenter: Eunice Irwin  September 24  PART I: Mission as...    "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm" Evangelism B:409-420a "Mission as Evangelization" T:154-168 Stuttgart Consultation SS:277-289 The Lausanne Covenant SS:503-511 "Evangelical and Conciliar Mission Theologies" V: 127 -156*  Presenter: __________   October 1  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm" Church with Others B:368-389a, T:81-100 Biblical and Theological Foundations (c) SS:118-133 "Concern for Kingdom Ethics" SS:208-222 "Mission Theology and the Church" V:105-124  Presenter: __________  October 8  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm " Mediating Salvation B:393b-400a, T122-135 Biblical and Theological Foundations ( d) 88:166-207 Missiological Expressions (a) 88:225-260 Biblical and Theological Foundations (b) Pentecostalism 88:45-117   Presenter: __________   October 15  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm" Quest for Justice B:400b-408, T:136-153 Liberation B:432b-447a, T:185-205 "Political Mission of the Church" 88:438-455 "Constructing Mission Theology in the City" V:90-101   Presenter: __________  October 22  KINGDOM CONFERENCE WEEK Possible Guest Lecturer 1st Hour (Class readings may include lecturer's materials. TBA)   October 29  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm" Contextualization B:420b-432a*, T:169-184 lnculturation B:447b-457a, T:206-222 "The New Covenant: Mission Theology in Context" V:71-89   Presenter: __________   November 5  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm" "Mission in Paul: Invitation to Join the Eschatological Community" B:123-178 Action in Hope B:498b-510, T:304-322 "Eschatology and Ethics" 88:134-165 Missiological Expressions (b) 88:261-276 Transformation and Praxis (a) Any 88:323-437, 456-502  Presenter: __________  November 12  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm" Contextualization B:420-432*, T:136-153 People of Other Faiths B:474b-489a, T:262-286 "Mission Theology and Religious Pluralism" V:159-187 (Other material may be assigned here by presenter.)  Presenter: __________   November 19  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm" Common Witness B:457b-467a, T:223-242 Whole People of God B:467b-474a, T:243-261 * "Evangelical and Conciliar Mission Theologies" V:127-156*   Presenter: __________   November 26  READING WEEK (No class, but do readings for next week.)  December 5  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm "    "Matthew: Mission as Disciple-making" B:56-83 "Ministry Theology and Ministry Formation" V:233-252 Mission in Many Modes B:511-519  Presenter: __________   *** Final Draft of Scholarly Paper Due ***  PART II: Parameters for a Current [ESJ] Missiological Paradigm Summarizing the ESJ Missiological Paradigm Constructing a Contemporary Tradition for Mission " A Theology of Mission-on-the- Way" V :253-262  December 10  FINALS WEEK (Class will meet 10:00 to 12:30pm)  Summaries of Scholarly Papers (All students will have 10 minutes to summarize their topic, research process and findings.)    Supplementary Texts or References:  Anderson, Gerald et al. 1994  Mission Legacies: Biographical Studies of Leaders of the Modern Missionary Movement. Maryknoll, N. Y .: Orbis Books.  Hedlund, Roger E. 1993  Roots of the Great Debate in Mission: Mission in Historical and Theological Perspective. 2nd edition. Bangalore: Theological Book Trust.  Moreau, Scott, ed. 2000  Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions. Grand Rapids: Baker.  Muller, Karl et al 1997  Dictionary of Mission. Maryknoll, N. Y.:Orbis Books.  Shenk, Wibert, ed. 1993  The Transfiguration of Mission: Biblical, Theological & Historical Foundations. Scottsdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press.  1998 Changing Frontiers of Mission. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books.  Thomas, Norman, ed. 2003  International Mission Bibliography: 1960-2000. Atlanta, GA: Scarecrow Press.   

MI 880 Seminar in Mission

Texts: (1) Transforming Mission David J. Bosch (2) Mission as Transformation Vinay Samuel, Chris Sugden (3) Classical Texts in Mission & World Christianity Norman Thomas (4) Mission on the Way Charles Van Engen (5) Mission for the 21st Century Stephen Bevans, Roger Schroederhttps://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3444/thumbnail.jp

Asbury Theological SeminaryePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchangeSyllabi eCommons1-1-2002MI 880 Seminar in MissionEunice L. IrwinFollow 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 CitationIrwin, Eunice L., "MI 880 Seminar in Mission" (2002). Syllabi. Book 2340.http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2340 1 SEMINAR IN MISSION  (for the Ph.D. degree program)  MI 880           Dr. Eunice Irwin, Leader Fall 2002       Office:  McPheeters   311 Meeting Room:  MC 302     Phone:  858-2148  (Office)                      858-0705  (Home) Course Description:       Seminar presentations surveying major transitions in Christian mission from  theological and historical perspectives, with special attention given to the leaders and Church conferences (including some writings and documents) which have served to shape the concept and direct the task of mission.  Students will participate in constructing parameters for a contemporary missiological paradigm in line with the values and objectives of this institution.  Readings:  (Abbreviations of readings follow authors' last name initials: B, BS, SS, T,  V.)      Transforming Mission              David J. Bosch                        Mission as Transformation               Vinay Samuel, Chris Sugden Classical Texts in Mission & World Christianity Norman Thomas Mission on the Way     Charles Van Engen Mission for the 21st Century           Stephen Bevans, Roger Schroeder  Course Objective:   To provide a context in which doctoral students:  1.   Develop interdisciplinary focus in the field of Missiology by studying Christian        mission from the vantagepoints of theological, regional, and biographical histories.   2.   Use methods of critique and informal debate during seminar discussions in order        to strengthen their analytical skills.  3.   Use methods of dialogue and consensus-building during seminar discussions in       order to advance a missiological tradition of interpretation, appropriate to the E. Stanley        Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism.  The process will involve the group       evaluating, selecting and incorporating contributions made by the participants.   4.   Make scholarly presentations and experience the critique of colleagues.  5.   Enhance skills in research and scholarly writing.  Course Requirements and Grading Ratio: 1.  Attendance and prepared participation in seminar discussions.  This includes reading       assigned pages beforehand, and submitting at the end of each session one’s own      "summary statement" (a concise statement summarizing the ideas formed by group        processing of the class presentation, and subsequent discussion of these ideas for class   2      consensus).    20%  2. Leading one seminar session.  The format will be to make a presentation and lead the      group in discussing related course materials.  At the beginning of class the week       following the session, the seminar presenter will lead the group in producing statements        of class consensus for the record.       Seminar session topics will be based upon assigned readings, with purposes to:         a.  Examine current theological theme(s) in mission, and         b.  Examine specific regional or vocational contexts of mission.          Handout notes of material covered in the presentation are required for class.    30%  3.  A scholarly paper (of publishable quality) that investigates an issue of immediate      concern to Christian mission today.  This paper may be an expansion of a seminar      presentation, or be on another worthy topic by approval, such as a theme related to       one's dissertation.  Students will report on their scholarly paper at term’s end by giving:         a.  A 15-minute synopsis in class of the paper's overall research strategy and findings.        b.  An additional copy of the paper for the ESJ School to be kept on file.      [Final draft due:  December 5th.  Paper should be between 15 and 25 pages.]     50%                             3                             Course Schedule:  September 4  Introductions, Syllabus, and Seminar Strategy    Metaphors of Mission    “Missions for the Twenty-First Century”  BS:3-7. 195-202   September 11  The Contemporary Environment of Missiology    "What is Mission Theology?"    V:9-31    Biblical and Theological Foundations  (a)    SS:3-44    "Mission Modernity: Seven Checkpoints"    SS:290-320    "Framework of Post-Modern Mission"    B:1-11, 349-367    "Mission in the Wake of the Enlightenment"    T:50-77    "Modernity and Postmodernity in Mission Theology"    V:191-229     Presenter:  Eunice Irwin   September 18  Theology of Mission from the Evangelical Tradition of Scripture    "Mission Theology and the Bible"  V:35-68  4        Missio Dei     B:389b-393a, T:101-121     [Mission as] Theology      B:489b-498a, T:287-303    “Missions Has Changed: Is Our Thinking Keeping Up?” (article        by Bill Dyrness in EMQ)    “…A Protestant Perspective”  BS:43-58            Presenter:  Eunice Irwin         Scholarly Paper:  Topic Proposal Due (2-3 pages)   PART I:  Mission as...  September 25  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm”        Evangelism     B:409-420a    "Mission as Evangelization"    T:154-168       Stuttgart Consultation     SS:277-289       The Lausanne Covenant   SS:503-511    "Evangelical and Conciliar Mission Theologies"    V:127-156*               Presenter:  ____________     October 2  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm"             Church with Others     B:368-389a, T:81-100       Biblical and Theological Foundations (c)    SS:118-133    "Concern for Kingdom Ethics"     SS:208-222    "Mission Theology and the Church"    V:105-124            Presenter:  ____________   October 9  " Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm"        Mediating Salvation     B:393b-400a, T122-135      Biblical and Theological Foundations (d)    SS:166-207    Missiological Expressions (a)   SS:225-260     Biblical and Theological Foundations (b)               Pentecostalism    SS:45-117      Presenter:  ____________   October 16  Kingdom Conference        1st Hour   5       (Class readings may include lecturer’s materials.  TBA)       October 23  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm"        Quest for Justice     B:400b-408, T:136-153         Liberation     B:432b-447a, T:185-205     "Political Mission of the Church"    SS:438-455    "Constructing Mission Theology in the City"    V:90-101       Presenter:  ____________   October 30  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm"          Contextualization     B:420b-432a*, T:169-184        Inculturation     B:447b-457a, T:206-222      "The New Covenant: Mission Theology in Context"    V:71-89        Presenter:  ____________   November 6  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm"    "Mission in Paul: Invitation to Join the Eschatological Community"           B:123-178        Action in Hope     B:498b-510, T:304-322    "Eschatology and Ethics"    SS:134-165       Missiological Expressions (b)   SS:261-276        Transformation and Praxis (a)    Any SS:323-437, 456-502      Presenter: ____________     November 13  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm"            Contextualization    B:420-432*, T:136-153        People of Other Faiths     B:474b-489a, T:262-286    "Mission Theology and Religious Pluralism"    V:159-187    (Other material may be assigned here by presenter.)      Presenter: ____________    November 21  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm"     Common Witness     B:457b-467a, T:223-242        Whole People of God     B:467b-474a, T:243-261*     "Evangelical and Conciliar Mission Theologies"  V:127-156*   6     Presenter:  ____________    November 28  READING WEEK  (No class, but do readings and research.)      December 5  "Elements of an Emerging Ecumenical Paradigm"    "Matthew: Mission as Disciple-making"    B:56-83     "Ministry Theology and Ministry Formation"    V:233-252         Mission in Many Modes     B:511-519    “Missiology and Mission in Theological Education”  (article by        C. Moran on Reserve Shelf in the library)        Presenter: ____________    *** Final Draft of Scholarly Paper Due ***     PART II:  Parameters for a Current  [ESJ] Missiological Paradigm    Summarizing the ESJ Missiological Paradigm    Constructing a Contemporary Tradition for Mission    "A Theology of Mission-on-the-Way"   V:253-262     December 12  FINALS WEEK    (Class will meet 10:00 to 12:30 pm)     Summaries of Scholarly Papers  (All Students will have    20 minutes to summarize their topic, research process and findings.)   Other assigned readings on regional issues TBA for inclusion in student presentation:   Africa:  BS:59-67   Asia:  BS:68-109   Europe: BS:110-128   Latin America: BS:129-148   North America: BS:149-161   Third World/ Asia: BS:162-194          7               Supplementary Texts:  Anderson, Gerald et al.      1994 Mission Legacies: Biographical Studies of Leaders of the Modern    Missionary Movement.   Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books.  Hedlund, Roger E.      1993 Roots of the Great Debate in Mission:  Mission in Historical and      Theological Perspective.  2nd edition.  Bangalore: Theological Book Trust.  Moreau, Scott, ed.   2000 Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions.   Grand Rapids: Baker.   Muller, Karl et al       1997 Dictionary of Mission.    Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books.  Shenk, Wibert, ed.       1993 The Transfiguration of Mission: Biblical, Theological & Historical   Foundations.  Scottsdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press.    1998 Changing Frontiers of Mission.  Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books.  Taylor, William D., ed.       2000 Global Mission for the 21st Century: The Iguassu Dialogue. 

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