MOD TITLE: DATED:

NCTR7015 Evangelism and Community 03/09/2015

LEVEL: CREDITS:

7 20

JACS CODE:

V610

AIMS 

To develop an understanding of the historical development of missions and evangelism through to the 21st century

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To contextualise and apply missions for the postmodern world and a local community

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon the successful completion of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to: 1. Articulate an understanding of the historical development of missions and evangelism through to the 21st century. 2. Demonstrate critically a contextualized understanding of missions to postmodern world. 3. Critically contextualise and apply missions for a local community. INDICATIVE CONTENT 

Reflect on a biblical Theology of Missions as it relates to the specific niche of evangelism

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Observe, discuss and analyse the relevance of different modes of Public Evangelism

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Critically asses how different methods in Evangelism relates to specific cultures (methods and context)

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Reflect and analyse how a Christian faith can make a difference to and be a transforming agent in a postmodern community

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Study and reflect on different models of small group ministries and their contributions to community

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Assess models of Church Planting and their effectiveness in the establishment of faith communities in an increasingly secular society

LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY Lectures will introduce the students to the concepts, principles, and practices of the topics studied for the module. Case studies may be used to provide examples and will be used to develop further understanding of what has been learned. Tutorials and seminars are used to support the discussion and critical evaluation of what has been learned, normally in a smaller group size than a lecture. Guided independent study allows students to further their independent learning skills with appropriate support provided by the module tutor(s) (e.g. preparation for lectures and seminars, follow-up work, background reading, revision, completion of assessment tasks). Activity type Scheduled learning Independent learning Placement learning TOTAL

Hours 50 150

Percentage 25 75

[20 x10]

100%

ASSESSMENT Description of each assessment component and its weighting, together with an example for new forms of assessment: Assessment Component 1 – 75% Seen Exam (2.5-hours) Exemplar a. According to Gibbs and Bolger in Emerging Churches one of the characteristics of such churches is “Living in the Community”. Explain the meaning of this concept, and discuss the relevance for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Europe. b. Critically assess the relationship between evangelism and social responsibility. Assessment Component 2 – 25% Essay (1,250-words) Exemplar a. A reflective comparison of two different evangelistic models. Assessment Summary Activity type Written exam Coursework Practical TOTAL

Percentage 75 25 100%

EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) Yes X Does the module contribute to ESD?

No

If yes please provide brief details (no more than 100 words): The module contributes to the sustainability agenda in its broadest sense by encouraging students to think about the skills they require to solve their academic problems. These are transferrable skills and assist in nurturing critical and creative thinking. As such the module is focused on meeting the immediate needs of the students while also equipping them to think critically and solve problems in an unknown future.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Essential Stetzer, Ed. Planting Missional Churches. (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2006) Williams, R. Mission-shaped Church, Church Planting and Fresh Expressions of Church in a Changing Context (Throwbridge: Church House Publishing, 2004) Wright, Jonathan Lunde Christopher J. H. The Mission of God’s People (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010) Recommended Bosch, David J. Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2011) Cheyney, Tom, J. David Putman, Van Sanders. Seven Steps for Planting Churches (lpharetta, GA: North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, 2003) Gibbs, Eddie and Ryan K. Bolger. Emerging Churches (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005)

Background Baumgartner, Erich W. (ed). Re-visioning Advent Missions in Europe. (Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 1998) Beckham, William A. The Second Reformation: Reshaping the Church for the 21st Century (Houston TX: Touch Publications, 1997)

Maynard-Reid, Pedrito. Complete Evangelism: The Luke-Acts Model (Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1997) Journals Andrews University Seminary Studies Journal of Pastoral Theology Journal of the Adventist Theological Society Journal of Theological Studies Ministry Magazine Semeia The Journal of Missions and Evangelism Tyndale Bulletin Witness: The Journal of the Academy for Evangelism in Theological Education Websites www.adventistarchives.org www.egwwritings.org www.whiteestate.org