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Theology of Mission
Overview:
Theology of mission courses seek to provide a Biblical basis for mission. To be sure that the concepts are grounded in
Scripture. This gives:
Authority and legitimacy to the undertaking. It is part of being a Christian part of the divine mandate. Based on the
plan and purpose of God for humankind.
Defines what mission is really about. There are varying interpreprations of what the Christian mission
is. These need to be answered. The true Biblical interpretation of what mission is arrived at.
Show how God goes about Mission. This can be confusing to some as it seems that the Jews for example
are a favored nation, Jesus confined his ministry largely to Jews. What does this mean and how does it all fit together.
Lessons to be learnt and understanding gained giving insights into how mission is to be conducted.
The course will begin with an understanding of :
Purpose of God in general. The nature of who God is which is where Mission originates. This will come
from an understanding of Creation and then the overall purpose and plan of God as progressively revealed. Gen 1-11
Mission in the OT. The place of Israel and what is to be learnt and understood from God’s dealings and
his ways; Exodus the beginning of the nation of Israel; Canaan the Judges and the Kingdom; the Exile; Intertestamental
period.
The ministry of Jesus in the Gospels; Ministry to Jews; Ministry to Gentiles; Training and commission
of the Disciples; Holy Spirit being sent; Mission in the Acts of the Apostles; Jewish mission; Gentile mission; Ministry
of the Church and Mission; Some general considerations and Special interests
TEXT BOOKS
Text: Gnanakan K Kingdom Concerns TBT Bangalore
REFERENCE BOOKS
Anderson, G.M. Theology of Christian Mission. New York, McGraw Hill 1961.
Arokiasamy, S. Mission Trends Number One & Number Two, Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, Bavinck, J. An Introduction to the
Science of Missions, Presbyterian and Reformed Traditions. Philadelphia.
Bosc David J., Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission, New York, Orbis.
Brenman John Patrick, Christian Mission in a Pluralistic World Bombay: St. Paula
Duraiswaany. S., Christianity in India : Unique and Universal Mission. Madras, CLS
Hrangichurna. F, ted), Church India: its Mission Tomorrow. Delhi, I.S.P.C.K.
Kane, Herbert. Concise History of the Christian Mission . Grand Rapids, Baker
Mc Gavran, D.A.. Crucial Issues in Mission Tomorrow, Chicago, Moody Press.
Neil, Stephen, A History of Christian Missions, Grand Rapids, Eerdmans
Winter, Ralph D Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: William Carey
Winter, Ralph & Hawthorn. Steven C. Perspectives on World Christian Movement, William Carey Library
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