ME 5000—FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIAN MISSION



SYLLABUSNate IrwinTrinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolIndianapolis Extension, College Park ChurchIrwin@317.875.02822015 dates: Jan. 9,10; Feb. 6,7; March 13,14Course DescriptionA course designed to help the student learn the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for Christian mission and then to engage the student in grappling with contemporary issues in the practice of missions, from both the sending and receiving sides.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of the course, the students should:1. Have an understanding of the biblical basis for missions, from Genesis through Revelation.2. Be able to analyze the theological underpinnings of missions.3. Be familiar with and able to evaluate the history of the missionary endeavors of the church.4. Have a passion for the glory of God among the nations and a compassion for the lost, especially those who have never heard the Gospel.5. Recognize and engage in their own role in God’s global enterprise, at least for this point in time.6. Be acquainted with the major strategic issues in missions today, and be able to articulate their own position on them.7. Have a deepening understanding of and love for the role of the local church as both the beginning and ending point of missions.Course TextsMoreau, A. Scott, Gary R. Corwin, and Gary B. McGee. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004.Winter, Ralph D. and Steven C. Hawthorne, Editors. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, Fourth Edition. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 2009.Pocock, Michael, Gailyn Van Rheenen, and Douglas McConnell. The Changing Face of World Missions: Engaging Contemporary Issues and Trends. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2005.Speer, Robert. “What Constitutes a Missionary Call?” (handout)For book review:DeYoung, Kevin and Greg Gilbert. What is the Mission of the Church: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011.Allen, Roland. Missionary Methods: St. Paul’s or Ours? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1962.For additional reading:Borthwick, Paul. Western Christians in Global Mission: What’s the Role of the North American Church?Downers Grove: IVP books, 2012.Dubose, Francis. God Who Sends. Nashville: Broadman, 1983.Engel, James and William Dyrness. Changing the Mind of Missions: Where Have We Gone Wrong? Downers Grove: IVP, 2000.Glenny, W. Edward and William Smallman. Missions in a New Millennium: Change and Challenges inWorld Missions. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2000.Guthrie, Stan. Missions in the Third Millennium: 21 Key Trends for the 21st Century. Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster, 2000.Olson, C. Gordon. What in the World is God Doing: The Essentials of Global Missions. Cedar Knolls,N.J.: Global Gospel Publishers, 1988.Piper, John. Let the Nations Be Glad! Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.Terry, John Mark, Ebbie Smith, and Justice Anderson. Missiology: An Introduction to the Foundations,History, and Strategies of World Missions. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1998.Tucker, Ruth. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: A Biographical History of Christian Missions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983.Wright, Christopher. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative. Downers Grove: IVP,2006.Course Requirements and Grading1. Regular class attendance and participation in discussion (10%)2. Readings as assigned, with written summary and/or quizzes as assigned (20%)3. Critical book review of either DeYoung or Allen—5 pages (15%)Due March 134. Class presentation on missionaries of your choice (15%)You will be researching and comparing the background, motivation, ministry, struggles, successes, failures, and joys of your missionariesYou should work in pairs, each person preparing a report on one of the missionaries in the couplets below. Spend some time in comparative interaction, either in person, on the phone, or by e-mailChoose from:Francis Xavier/Raymond LullDavid Brainerd/Count Nicolas von ZinzendorfWilliam Carey/Adoniram JudsonJohn Paton/CT StuddMary Slessor/Gladys AylwardHelen Roseveare/Amy CarmichaelJohn and Betty Stamm/Jim and Elizabeth ElliottDonald McGavran/Ralph WinterPrepare a 30 minute oral report for class (per pair), with a one-page handoutDue Feb. 64. Personal involvement summary paper (10%)This is to be a personal reflection of your own convictions about missions and about where you sense God has gifted and is calling you to be involved. Think of it as your personal missions manifesto. It should include some actual experiences in your church’s missions program.Due March 135. Final exam (30%)Course OutlineWEEK ONE: The ScripturesSession 1The biblical basis for missions: where we find God’s global agenda in the BibleSession 2The advance of missions in the New TestamentThe centrality of the local churchSession 3Theological foundation for missionsThe Kingdom of GodHeaven and hellThe eternal destiny of those who have never heard of ChristEvangelism and social concernWEEK TWO: The storySession 4Missions up until William CareySession 5The modern missionary movementSession 6 World Christianity todayThe global mission forceUrbanizationThe Pentecostal tsunamiRole of dreams and visionsWEEK THREE: The strategiesSession 7Culture and world viewContextualizationInsider movement, C spectrumTranslation questionsSpiritual warfareSession 8Relating to the world’s religionsUnreached peoplesOralityChurch planting movementsT4TDependency and the Three Self principlesTraining indigenous theologiansSession 9The role of the local church in sendingAuthority, selection, training and accountabilityFundingRelationship with the agencyShort term missionsGlobal professionalsPrayerThe role of the local church in receivingThe working relationship of the missionary with the national churchNow it’s your turnREADING ASSIGNMENTS:Session 1Moreau, A. Scott, Gary R. Corwin, and Gary B. McGee. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. Chapters 1-3 (pp. 11-51)Winter, Ralph D. and Steven C. Hawthorne, Editors. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, Fourth Edition. Chapters 1, 2, 7-9 (pp.3-16; 42-69)Session 2Introducing World Missions. Ch. 4 (pp. 52-70)Perspectives. Chs. 20, 21, 25, 26 (pp. 126-136; 149-158)Session 3Pocock, Michael, Gailyn Van Rheenen, and Douglas McConnell. The Changing Face of World Missions: Engaging Contemporary Issues and Trends. Ch. 6 (pp. 161-181)Introducing World Missions. Ch. 5 (pp.71-89)Perspectives. Chs. 13, 14, 16, 29, 93, 136 (pp. 83-97; 100-111; 170-175; 592-597; 764-768)Session 4Introducing World Missions. Chs. 6, 7 (pp. 93-135)Perspectives. Chs. 36, 37 (pp.209-238)Session 5Introducing World Missions. Ch. 8 (pp. 136-155)Perspectives. Chs. 41, 42, 48 (pp.263-285; 312-318)Session 6The Changing Face of World Missions. Chs. 1, 3, 5 (pp. 21-44; 79-104; 131-159)Perspectives. Chs. 55, 56, 61, 86 (pp.361-370; 387-392; 559-564)Session 7The Changing Face of World Missions. Chs. 7, 12 (pp. 183-208; 321-348)Introducing World Missions. Ch. 16 (pp. 263-278)Perspectives. Chs. 63, 64, 68, 109-111 (pp. 397-406; 425-429; 663-676)Session 8Introducing World Missions. Ch. 18 (pp. 295-310)Perspectives. Chs. 30, 54, 71, 81, 84, 85, 101, 102, 107 (pp. 176-182; 347-360; 440-444; 497-502; 531-558; 627-642; 657-659)Session 9The Changing Face of World Missions. Chs. 8, 9, 11 (pp.209-278; 279-297)Introducing World Missions. Chs. 10, 15, 17 (pp. 172-189; 244-262; 279-294)Perspectives. Chs. 27, 78, 125-127, 134, 135 (pp. 159-162; 482-485; 718-730; 752-763)A personal word:My wife and I, both MK’s from Pakistan, served in Pakistan with TEAM from 1986-2000. After language study, I taught at and then for 8 years was the principal of Zarephath Bible Institute. Our vision was to train Pakistanis on Pakistani soil to reach Pakistan for Christ.We returned to the U.S. in 2000 due to health issues. I have been serving in global outreach at College Park Church since 2001 and have been the Pastor of Global Outreach since 2006.I have an M. Div. from TEDS in missions (1982) and a Th.M. in Old Testament from TEDS (1983), and was ordained by the Evangelical Free Church in 1991. ................
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