Module Descriptors
MISSION AND CHURCH
CYMI50200
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Fenton
Email: paul.fenton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence A1, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence B, Institute for Children Youth and Mission - Belfast, UG Semester 3
Sites
- Institute for Children, Youth and Mission
- Institute for Children Youth and Mission - Belfast
Assessment
- Essay weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Theologies of mission
Beliefs, value and inherent tensions in enacting Christian mission in contemporary society
Contemporary expressions of Christian mission as they relate to young people and church
Youth and Community work as an approach to mission.
Beliefs, value and inherent tensions in enacting Christian mission in contemporary society
Contemporary expressions of Christian mission as they relate to young people and church
Youth and Community work as an approach to mission.
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
An essay length 3000 words weighted at 100%
[Learning Outcomes 1-3]
[Learning Outcomes 1-3]
LEARNING STRATEGIES
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.
RESOURCES
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
TEXTS
Ashwin-Siejkowski P. (2010) Early Christian Doctrine & the Creeds. SCM
Bosch D. (1992) Transforming Mission. Orbis Books.
Collins-Mayo S. et al (2010) The Faith of Generation Y.
Dulles A. (2000) Models of Church. Bantam Doubleday Dell
Gibbs E. & Bolger R. (2006) Emerging Churches. SPCK
Bosch D. (1992) Transforming Mission. Orbis Books.
Collins-Mayo S. et al (2010) The Faith of Generation Y.
Dulles A. (2000) Models of Church. Bantam Doubleday Dell
Gibbs E. & Bolger R. (2006) Emerging Churches. SPCK
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Articulate a critical awareness of theologies of mission as they constructed and embodied through Christian faith communities and influenced through theological, creedal, biblical, historical and contemporary global sources
Communication
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
2. Analyse the role of dialogue, apologetics, evangelism, social action and service within the context of the missional activities of the local church and the ethical issues arising from these for professional and ministerial practice with young people.
Enquiry
3. Appreciate and integrate and the contemporary social, political and philosophical issues that relate to Christian faith in the public sphere in the UK, within an appropriate mission strategy and practice. Application
Communication
Problem Solving
Communication
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
2. Analyse the role of dialogue, apologetics, evangelism, social action and service within the context of the missional activities of the local church and the ethical issues arising from these for professional and ministerial practice with young people.
Enquiry
3. Appreciate and integrate and the contemporary social, political and philosophical issues that relate to Christian faith in the public sphere in the UK, within an appropriate mission strategy and practice. Application
Communication
Problem Solving