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 helpers and part time workers.

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

(Learning outcomes 1-4)

This module will provide an overview of different approaches to mission and ways in which you can develop a contextual mission strategy. You will explore different models of church from both a contemporary and historical perspective and identify and explore how you might facilitate young people to more effectively engage with church. You will gain an overview of both the content of and development of early Christian creeds and explore their relevance to contemporary mission.

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. 20 hours of the learning hours in this module are practice based to help develop your professional skills, these are not part of the contact hours for the module.