Spring 2017/Fuller Online
MI510
Scott
MI510: THINKING MISSIOLOGICALLY (4 Units: 160 Hours). Dave Scott.
DESCRIPTION: As with every field of study, missiology has its particular focus, literature, and methods. To engage in missiological integration requires appropriate skills to use the tools and resources available. This course integrates the learning from the core courses in missiology taught in the MA degrees in the School of Intercultural Studies. A special feature of the course is the use made of the case study model to engage missiological investigation, reflection, and action. Because effective missiology is developed interactively, opportunity will be given for collaboration in learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) describe the contributions of the courses they have taken as part of their MA program to the theory and practice of missiological integration; (2) identify historical, global, and contemporary contributions of multiple missiological disciplines to practical issues in Christian mission; and (3) develop a case study based on their ministry experience and/or studies and formulate a response that shows integrated missiological reflection.
COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar for a total of 40 Instructional hours, which is outlined below in the assignment and assessment section. Students are required to interact with the material, with each other, and with the instructor regularly through online discussions, reading, and other assignments that promote active learning.
REQUIRED READING: 1,340 minimum pp. of required reading, achieved through reading from the required texts and from the “Basic Books in Missiology” section of the syllabus. You must read selections from classical missiology as well as contemporary and global voices.
Chilcote, Paul W., and Laceye C. Warner, eds. The Study of Evangelism: Exploring a Missional Practice of the Church. Eerdmans, 2008. ISBN: 978-0802803917, Pub. Price $42.00 [400 pp.].
Sunquist, Scott W. Understanding Christian Mission: Participation in Suffering and Glory. Baker Academic, 2017. ISBN 978-0801098413, Pub. Price $34.99 [464 pp.].
If students have read the Sunquist text in a previous class, the following book will be required instead:
Goheen, Michael W. 2014. Introducing Christian Mission Today: Scripture, History, and Issues. IVP Academic, 2014. ISBN: 978-0830840472, Pub. Price $30.00 [448 pp.].
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
1,340 pp. of required reading [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1-3] [67 hours].
Online lessons and lectures [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1-3] [10 hours].
2-4 250-word weekly forum posts and responses per week (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1-3] [30 hours].
Two 500-word critical reflection papers; one for each required text (15% each, 30% total). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #2] [8 hours].
One 1,250-word paper for the second assigned case study. This paper will identify at least three critical contributions from different missiological disciplines (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1 and 2] [15 hours].
A 2,500 word personal case study and response paper, documenting a personal or researched ministry situation along with a missiological response to the same (30%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-3] [30 hours].
PREREQUISITES: Students must have completed 40 units.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Core requirement for MAIS degree (Winter 2010). Meets integration requirement for MAICS degree (ISCC) and MACCS degree (CSCC).
FINAL EXAMINATION: No.