Module Descriptors
CHRISTIAN IDENTITY MISSION AND MINISTRY
OASS40148
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jeremy Thomson
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 75%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Resources
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work
PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work
Module Learning Strategies
300 hours, of which 60 contact hours will consist of interactive lectures, which may include delivery by visiting ministers, and a variety of activities in learning groups. The remainder will involve 134 fieldwork hours , including observations of practice and independent study.
Module Texts
Bartholomew, C.G. & Goheen, M.W. (2004), The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker.
Dean, K. C. (2004) Practicing Passion, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
Dowley, T. (2007), The Christians: An Illustrated History, Oxford: Lion Hudson.
Hill, J. (2003), The History of Christian Thought, Oxford: Lion Hudson
Senter M H.. (2001) Four Views of Youth Ministry and the Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Stevens, R.P (2002), Liberating the Laity: Equipping all the Saints for Ministry, Vancouver: Regent College Publishing.
Dean, K. C. (2004) Practicing Passion, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
Dowley, T. (2007), The Christians: An Illustrated History, Oxford: Lion Hudson.
Hill, J. (2003), The History of Christian Thought, Oxford: Lion Hudson
Senter M H.. (2001) Four Views of Youth Ministry and the Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Stevens, R.P (2002), Liberating the Laity: Equipping all the Saints for Ministry, Vancouver: Regent College Publishing.
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to introduce two linked subject areas: Christian identity in terms of the Christian story; and the nature and practice of ministry in the context of local church or other Christian organisations. It summarizes the Christian story in the Scriptures and through church history and considers contemporary expressions of Christian life. It introduces a variety of definitions and models for ministry, understanding and comparing their theological foundations and practical outworking, and then applying them to, for example, practical skills of disciple-making, leading worship, preaching, etc. Students will reflect on their own background and current placement settings, applying their historical understanding of evangelism, mission, and worship to current practice across the age range within the local ministry setting on both the regular week by week programme and at transition points in people's lives.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment (1): Practice Recording on a communicative task undertaken by the student minister, which includes personal and theological reflection (Learning Outcome 1, 3, 4)
Assignment (2): Written task consisting of summative learning on the theology and practice of Christian ministry. (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 4)
Assignment (2): Written task consisting of summative learning on the theology and practice of Christian ministry. (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 4)