THL332 Christian Mission: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject deals with the foundations of Christian missionary outreach. Students will examine the development of mission from the Apostolic Age to 1750 and the era of expansion from 1759-1914. The subject provides a review of mission in Australia and reflects on world mission in the twentieth century.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: THL332
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss the general history of the Christian missionary enterprise from the apostolic age to 1750
- be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of missionary expansion from 1750 to the present
- have critically engaged with emerging paradigms for mission
- be able to either demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the history of mission in one geographical region or the life and work of a significant missionary or indigenous church leader
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Mission from the Apostolic Age to 1750 - Mission in the era of expansion 1759-1914 - Mission and Indigenous Australia - Paradigms for emerging mission in the twentieth century and beyond
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
This residential school provides students with the opportunity of engaging with the subject matter in an intensive manner in a group setting. Activitives include lectures, tutorial presentations, and library research.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.