Module Descriptors
THE BIBLE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
OASS70605
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Ballard, Paul, (2006), The Bible in Pastoral Practice: Readings in the Place and Function of Scripture in the Church, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, MI.
Briggs, Richard (2003), Reading the Bible Wisely, SPCK, London.
Davis, Ellen F. & Hays, Richard B. edd. (2003), The Art of Reading Scripture, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, MI.
DeSilva, David A. (2004), An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation, IVP, Downers Grove, IL.
Fee, Gordon, & Stuart, Douglas (20032), How to Read the Bible for all its Worth, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI.
Pattison, Stephen (2007), Using the Bible in Christian Ministry, Darton Longman & Todd, London.
Briggs, Richard (2003), Reading the Bible Wisely, SPCK, London.
Davis, Ellen F. & Hays, Richard B. edd. (2003), The Art of Reading Scripture, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, MI.
DeSilva, David A. (2004), An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation, IVP, Downers Grove, IL.
Fee, Gordon, & Stuart, Douglas (20032), How to Read the Bible for all its Worth, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI.
Pattison, Stephen (2007), Using the Bible in Christian Ministry, Darton Longman & Todd, London.
Module Resources
Oasis College Library
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to ICT
Rooms with access for disabled students
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to ICT
Rooms with access for disabled students
Module Additional Assessment Details
Presentation:
A 15 minute presentation of a use of the Bible in Christian ministry relevant to the student's particular context [Learning Outcomes 2, 4]
Written assignment: (Final assessment)
A 2,000 word critical analysis of practice. [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3]
A 15 minute presentation of a use of the Bible in Christian ministry relevant to the student's particular context [Learning Outcomes 2, 4]
Written assignment: (Final assessment)
A 2,000 word critical analysis of practice. [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3]
Module Learning Strategies
This module will continue the three inter-related learning strategies for the programme. Taught workshops will consist of interactive presentations, discussion, and critical debate. Tutorials will allow discussion of the individual research students are undertaking to prepare their assignments. Independent study will allow reading around selected topics, the development of individual responses to the reading and the preparation for the assessed presentation and essay.
Module Indicative Content
This module will provide a critical evaluation of key literary, historical and theological aspects of biblical interpretation and discuss communicative considerations in using the Bible in Christian Ministry. Participants will have opportunities to develop interpretive and communicative skills employed in teaching and preaching roles.