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THMN43630: Mission and Ecclesiology: Critical Frameworks for Pioneering

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Type Open
Level 4
Credits 30
Availability Available in 2024/2025
Module Cap None.
Location Durham
Department Theology, Ministry and Mission

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To develop reflective practitioners in the development of fresh expressions of church who are equipped to supervise and teach others in these disciplines

Content

  • Topics covered will include:
  • Block 1: An introduction to fresh expressions of church and the mixed economy; recent developments in missiology; contemporary ecclesiology and fresh expressions; mission theology and ethnographic contributions to the field.
  • Block 2: A critical discussion of themes in the sociology of religion, theological themes in mission studies, and explorations of implications of missiology for ecclesiology and missional practice.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

  • By the end of the module, the student will have:
  • A detailed, in depth knowledge of the resources of the Christian tradition in respect of missiology and ecclesiology and the interaction between the two disciplines
  • A critical analysis of the particular ecclesiological issues which arise from engaging in contextual mission and the development of new ecclesial communities

Subject-specific Skills:

  • By the end of the module, the student will :
  • be equipped to understand, research and reflect theologically on the process of the formation and development of fresh expressions of church within the rapidly developing field in Great Britain.

Key Skills:

  • By the end of the module, the student will have:
  • Demonstrated clear written and verbal communication of their research, reading and observations.
  • Developed research based skills
  • Observed and reflected on practice

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

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Lectures6Block 11.5 hours9 
Lectures9During Block 21.5 hours13.5 
Fieldwork4Between Blocks2 hours8 
Preparation and Reading269.5 
Total300 

Summative Assessment

Component: EssayComponent Weighting: 100%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Essay5000 words100 

Formative Assessment

Feedback will be given on a review of a 2,500 word essay comprised of a theological refelction on a case study/observation of a fresh expression of church. Feedback to students will comprise dialogue in seminars, and written feedback on the book review. Staff will also be available for individual consultation.

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