September 16 - October 31, 2013 Fall Term 2013 3 Credit Hours Instructor: (Director, YWAM Saskatoon), M.A. Course Description This course is an introduction to the study of Christian mission as presented in the Bible and practiced by followers of Christ in Church history, particularly over the past two centuries up to the present time. Selected Old and New Testament passages will be studied to understand God s mandate for His Church. Special attention will be given to the critical importance of culture in human societies and its relevance for communicating the Christian message to other people groups. Basic issues of anthropology and sociology will be discussed in this context. As time allows, current trends and developments in missions will be discussed. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Articulate a foundational biblical theology of world missions. 2. Be aware of the scope of God s work in the world, both historically and in world missions today. 3. Evaluate contemporary strategies for carrying out the task of world missions. 4. To be inspired by those who have gone before us and took their commitment to Christ to the nations. 5. To have a heart for the unreached peoples of the world. Required Text: Moreau, A. Scott, Corwin, Gary R., and Magee, Gary B. Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2004 Course Assignments & Evaluation: 1. Essay: Due September 18, 2013 - value 10%.
Personal Theology on Missions (My personal perception of missions) 4 Pages (1,000 words), double spaced. Describe your view of "Missions" at this point in our life, how this view has developed and how it is affecting your thinking and decisions about your future. 2. Online Discussions: Due October 3, 2013 - value 10% Women in Missions. Articles and questions will be posted on Populi for online discussions. Three posts no more than 50 words each. Must respond to at least 2 students posts 3. Applied assignment: Due: October 17, 2013 - CHOOSE ONE value 15% a. Missionary Biography/Film. View and report on a missions full-length feature film chosen from the following list: Beyond Gates of Splendor, Beyond the Next Mountain, The End of the Spear, The Mission, Amazing Grace, Peace Child, Candle in the Dark, Ee-Taow, The Killing Fields, Hotel Rwanda, or another video pre-approved before September 19, 2013 by the instructor. Students may not watch a movie they have watched previously. ** Students may read Silence or an approved missionary biography that they have not read before rather than watching a movie. Your report should be comprised of 3 pages: 1 page summary of the movie/book and 2 pages of life application and missions involvement. b. Sermon Podcasts. Listen to the following two sermon podcasts from the following website: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/by-topic/frontier-missions The Aroma of Christ among the Nations The Relationship Between Diversified Domestic Ministries and Frontier Missions Listen to the following 2 sermon podcasts from the following website: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/by-topic/missions Tell How Much the Lord has Done for You World Missions and the End of History Write a one-page reflection on each of the four sermon podcasts. c. Interview someone with extended cross-cultural missions experience. Interview a former, furloughed or retired missionary, or someone who has spent at least twelve (12) months in volunteer missionary service. Your written report of the interview must include the following: A transcript of the interview Personal reflections on the interview (4 pages) 4. Reading: Due October 22, 2012 - value 15% 2
Read in full the text book: Introducing World Missions. Reading log will be set up on Populi. 5. Major Research Essay: Due October 31, 2013 - value 30% 7 Pages (1,750 words - this does not include footnotes or bibliography), double spaced. Chicago Style of formatting, which includes using footnotes and a bibliography. CHOOSE ONE of the following topics to write on: 1. Make a business in missions plan for a Restricted Access Nations (RAN) 2. Make a plan for holistic missions for a First, Second, or Third World environment on an urban or a rural model. Holistic is to look at all parts of life: food, shelter, education, etc. The idea is to come up with a ministry no matter where you are: First, Second, or Third World. Use what you are good at in life. Ask God to speak to you. Think about things you enjoy doing; may it be painting, cooking, building, hiking, etc. What you love to do is what God made you for! Use it for the kingdom! The following are a several ideas to help you get started: - You could look at starting a solar cooking system in Africa - A water drilling project - A food program at your church. It could involve a partnership between your local church and the food bank. Contact them and talk about the idea and possibilities. - A community garden. A community garden beside the college could work as an avenue to help build relationships between Horizon and it s neighbours. It may include composting. - A cooking program. Develop a program for people to gather to share their traditional foods from around the world and/or teach one another how to cook different ethnic foods. Must include both a thesis and an outline, and reference five scholarly sources other than the bible. 6. Westgate Missions Conference: On October 25, 26, 27 - value 10% Attend and glean from the Westgate Alliance Church missions conference. The classes on 15, 16 and, 17th of October will be cancelled for compensation of the lost weekend. 7. Final Exam: October 25, 2013 - value 10% Based on course content. Test will take place on Populi. 3
Horizon College/University of Saskatchewan Assessment of Student Work 90-100% [Exceptional] a superior performance with consistent strong evidence of: a comprehensive, incisive grasp of the subject matter; an ability to make insightful critical evaluation of the material given; an exceptional capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking; an excellent ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and to express thoughts fluently. 80-89% [Excellent] an excellent performance with strong evidence of: a comprehensive grasp of the subject matter; an ability to make sound critical evaluation of the material given; a very good capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking; an excellent ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize to integrate ideas, and to express thoughts fluently. 70-79% [Good] a good performance with evidence of: a substantial knowledge of the subject matter; a good understanding of relevant issues and a good familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques; some capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking; a good ability to organize, to analyze and to examine the subject material in a critical and constructive manner. 60-69% [Satisfactory] a generally satisfactory and intellectually adequate performance with evidence of: an acceptable basic grasp of the subject material; a fair understanding of the relevant issues; a general familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques; an ability to develop solutions to moderately difficult problems related to the subject material; a moderate ability to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner. 50-59% [Minimal Pass] a barely acceptable performance with evidence of: a familiarity with the subject material; some evidence that analytical skills have been developed; some understanding of relevant issues; some familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques; attempts to solve moderately difficult problems related to the subject material and to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner, which are only partially successful. Under 50% [Failure] an unacceptable performance 4
Selected Resource Bibliography: M101 INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS Piper, John. Let the Nations Be Glad; The Supremacy of God in Missions. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2003. Barnett, Mike, and Steffen Tom. Business As Mission: From Impoverished to Empowered. Pasadena, CA. William Carey Library, 2006. Tennent, Timothy. Invitation to World Missions: A Trinitarian Missiology for the Twenty-first Century. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic & Professional, 2010. Bailey, Kenneth E.. Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2008. Bailey, Kenneth E.. Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1Corinthians. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2011. Ma, Julie C., and Ma, Wonsuk. Mission in the Spirit: Towards a Pentecostal/Charismatic Missiology. Oxford, UK: Regnum Books, 2010. Mandryk, Jason. Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2010. Kaiser, Walter C.. Mission in the Old Testament 2nd ed.: Israel as a Light to the Nations. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2012. Van Rheenen, Gailyn. Missions: Biblical Foundations & Contemporary Strategies. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1996. Herbert, Paul G.. Anthropological Insights for Missionaries. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1990 Steffen, Tom, and Lois, Douglas M.. Encountering Missionary Life & Work: Preparing for Intercultural Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. 5