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1 of 5 6/10/2009 6:25 PM Syllabus Course: MI610 W1 (SP 2009) Title: Intro to Christian Mission Hours: 3.00 Published: Yes, on 12/18/2008 Prerequisites: None Department: Mission Theo/Hist/Pract Faculty: Dr. Charles Madinger Photo Email: charles.madinger@asburyseminary.edu Office: SPO: Meetings: During 01/25/2009 to 05/03/2009 on Sunday from 6:00p to 9:30p in EXLEXL. Maximum Registration: 30 Catalog Description: An overview of the biblical, historical, cultural and strategic perspectives of the Christian World Mission seeking to highlight significant issues and dynamics in mission today. Objectives: The Big Picture Perspectives on the World Christian Movement A ministry of the US Center for World Mission Winter 2009 Syllabus LEXINGTON, KY Asbury Theological Seminary: 3 semester units MI 610 Introduction to Christian Mission through the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement study course Professor of Record: Dr. Charles Madlinger (Chuck), 859-619-2624 (mobile) cmadinger@t4global.org Coordinator: Julie Broderson 859-608-0688 (mobile) missionmom@qx.net Location: Centenary Church, 2800 Tates Creek Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 Date & Time: Sundays, 6:30 until 9:30 pm, Jan. 25 though May 10, 2009. Course Description A biblical, historical and cultural analysis of the impact of the world Christian movement, with specific attention given to strategy and the imperative of bringing the gospel to groups that have yet to initially receive it. Course Objectives The Perspectives course is an introductory mission study course that: Explains the biblical rationale and imperative for world evangelization. Traces the expansion of the Christian movement across the world from the time of Christ to the present, and the task yet to be accomplished. Identifies the unique problems and skills involved in communicating the gospel cross-culturally. Explores new avenues and opportunities for obedience to GodÕs imperative for involvement in world missions at home or abroad. Provides the minimum necessary understanding for effective participation in the complex tasks of world evangelization and international development. Identifies the basic components necessary for strategic and intelligent planning in the missionary task of the Church. Provides a foundation for further study and a framework for significant life-decisions. Texts Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, Fourth Edition, Edited by Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne,
2 of 5 6/10/2009 6:25 PM William Carey Library, 2009 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Study Guide, 2009 Edition, by Steven C. Hawthorne, William Carey Library, 2009 These texts are included in the cost of the class. Additional required reading will include: The Mission of God: Unlocking the BibleÕs Grand Narrative by Christopher J.H. Wright, 2006. InterVarsity Press Academic. Making Disciples of Oral Learners. 2005 Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization/International Orality Network. Available in pdf form on-line: ION2008.ning.com. Maximum Impact Short Term Mission by Roger Peterson, Gordon Aeschliman and R. Wayne Sneed, 2003 by STEMpress. Honor and Shame: Unlocking the Door, 2000 by Roland Muller. Xlibris Corporation. Requirements Credit Complete all readings, content reviews, exams & the integrative project. Graduate students are required to demonstrate a greater comprehension of course material on exams and projects. Certificate Complete certificate readings, quizzes, personal responses & the integrative project. Students must achieve a minimum of 75% to receive a certificate. Audit Complete key readings for each lesson & personal responses. Academic Calendar Session Registration & Orientation... Jan. 25 1 Registration closes... Feb. 1 2 Last day to change from audit to credit... Feb. 8 3 Last day to drop class... Feb. 13 Exam 1 due (Lessons 1-8, closed book, take home)... March 22 9 Integrative Project due... May 3 15 Exam 2 due (Lessons 9-15, closed book, take home)... May 10 16 Grading Credit Certificate 15 Content Rev. 40% 15 Content Rev. 70% 2 Exams 30% 5 Personal Responses 5% 1 Project 30% 1 Project 25% 100% 100% Credit Asbury Theological Seminary 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D <59 F Adding & Dropping Students are permitted to add the course through the second class session, and drop through Feb. 13 th..after registration has been completed, credit students need the professor of recordõs approval to add or drop. Between the third and ninth week, withdrawing from the program will leave either a "W" (withdraw passing) or a "WF" (withdraw failing) on the studentõs permanent record. And after the ninth week, a student who withdraws will receive an "F.Ó Refunds Students who drop will not be refunded the registration fee. If they drop by the second week of class, they will receive a full refund minus the registration fee. If they drop on the third or fourth weeks of class, they will receive a 50% refund minus the registration fee. After that no refund will be given. Extensions Extensions will not be granted under normal conditions. If an emergency occurs which hinders a student from turning in all assignments and exams by the final due date, the coordinator may grant an extension based on the legitimacy of the request. Due to the timeframe the coordinator has to submit grades, student must comply with the extension date, otherwise he/she will receive a failing grade. Extensions usually will not be granted for more than two weeks. Missed Classes If students miss a lecture, they can borrow the lecture dvd to review the material and prepare for their next session. There is a
3 of 5 6/10/2009 6:25 PM fully refundable deposit of $20 required to borrow dvds. This can be arranged through the class facilitator or the Perspectives coordinator. Inclement Weather Policy Unless CentenaryÕs worship is cancelled (very rare), the course will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. Worship cancellations will be announced on the Centenarylex.com website as well as the local news. Personal Responses A personal response page follows lessons 5, 8, 9, 11 & 14. These will not be graded, but will affect Certificate studentsõ grades based on completion and thoughtfulness. They are designed to help you integrate, apply and discuss what you are learning and any questions you may have. All students should complete the personal responses, which are due the week following the lecture for the above lessons. Electronic copies of Personal Responses can be found after you log onto your local class website in Student Center > Educational Resources. Discussion Questions Open ended questions to be answered as you read. These are not graded, but will be discussed in class to review the previous weekõs material. They are located in the Study Guide. Content Review Content Reviews are the weekly homework for each lesson and are Òopen bookó you may use your texts and Bible to complete them. They are located in the back of the Study Guide. They are due the week following the lecture for that lesson. Late work will be penalized. Electronic copies of Content Review can be found after you log onto your local class website in the Student Center. Exams Exams (Credit students) will be given to you the lesson before they are due. They are to be completed on a Òtake homeó basis, but this does NOT mean they are Òopen book.ó They are to be completed without aid of either textbooks or notes. A Bible may be used. With each exam you will be asked to sign an honor pledge. Review sheets for the exams can be found after you log onto your local class website in the Student Center. Integrative Project Envisioning the Formation of a Movement within a People: This is the required project for all Credit students, and one option for Certificate students. This project is divided into six sections that build progressively through the course. It will help you integrate and apply principles from the lessons and complete the project section by section over several weeks. Late work will be penalized. You may work in teams of 2-3 people. Each team will submit one paper. The total number of pages required is: Individual work Work in teams Certificate 5 pgs. Add 1-2 pgs per addõl person Undergraduate 10-12 pgs. Add 2-3 pgs per addõl person Graduate 16-18 pgs. Add 4-5 pgs per addõl person International Interview Project: This project is the other option for Certificate students only. This project involves interviewing an international student or recent immigrant and writing a paper that reflects on the interview and principles from the course to envision what might be done to reach the people group the individual represents locally. This project will be done individually and will be 4-6 pages. Discussion about both projects will take place around session 3. You can find guidelines and resources after you log onto your local class website in the Student Center. Instructors Class will be led by a facilitator/coordinator who will give academic guidance and enrich the learning experience. Alongside the facilitator, a trademark of Perspectives is the variety of guest Instructors that will teach the class. Each week a different person will present on the topic that students are reading about. Perspectives instructors are experts in their fields Biblical scholars, cultural experts, students of history, and men and women who study global trends. Section Descriptions The material covered in Perspectives follows four sections: 1. Biblical Study of the Bible exploring GodÕs eternal three-fold purpose of kingdom victory against evil, redemption and blessing for the nations, and global glory and worship for himself. 2. Historical Study of how GodÕs purpose has moved relentlessly from AbrahamÕs day until the present moment. Looks at different eras of history, pioneers of the world Christian movement, and the task remaining. 3. Cultural Study of how culture interfaces with the spread of the gospel and of the incarnation as a model of missionary humility.
4 of 5 6/10/2009 6:25 PM 4. Strategic Study of current world need, and the goal of spontaneous multiplication of churches in unreached areas of the world. Looks at what it means to live a life integrated with ChristÕs global purpose. Perspectives Schedule Lexington, KY Winter 2009 Date Session Lesson Instructor & Organization Jan. 25 1 The Living God is a Missionary God James Loftin Feb. 1 2 The Story of His Glory Dr. Ellen Marmon, Asbury Theological Seminary Feb. 8 3 Your Kingdom Come Dr. Charles Madinger, T4Global Feb. 15 4 Mandate to the Nations Ken Shirkey. Gateway Center for World Mission Feb. 22 5 Unleashing the Gospel Kande Wilson, Missions Pastor Vineyard Church Mar. 1 6 The Expansion of the World Tom Lecompte Christian Movement Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Due: Personal Response 1 Mar. 8 7 Eras of Mission History Rev. Dr. Cody Watson Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship Mar. 15 8 Pioneers of the World Kip Lines Christian Movement Church Planter Mar. 22 9 The Task Remaining Dr. Ruth Tucker Due: Quiz 8, Personal Response 2 Author and lecturer Midterm Exam Mar. 29 10 How Shall They Hear? Al Vom Steeg, International Leadership Institute Due: Personal Response 3 April 5 11 Building Bridges of Love Dr. & Mrs. Phil Thornton Go International April 12 12 The Spontaneous Multiplication Dr. R. Bruce Carlton
5 of 5 6/10/2009 6:25 PM of Churches Boyce College Due: Personal Response 4 April 19 13 Pioneer Church Planting Rev. S.D. Ponraj Bihar Outreach Network April 26 14 Christian Community Development Pastor Richard Gaines Consolidated Baptist Church May 3 15 World Christian Partnership Tom Telford Due: Personal Response 5, Integrative Project May 10 16 Graduation & Commissioning Due: Final Exam