Not running in 2013-14.
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Level
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2
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Credits
Excluded Combination
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10
THMN316
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Aims
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• To describe a 'religious map' of contemporary Britain
• To explore the missiological significance of culture and of other faiths
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the module the students will:
• have had some direct contact with non-Christian faiths in Britain
• be able to show an understanding of the variety of religious belief and practice in Britain
• be able to outline the religious phenomena of 'New Age' movement and folk religion
• give an account of issues connected with dialogue and mission in relation to Islam in contemporary Britain
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Indicative bibliography
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Church of England, Presence and Engagement, The Churches’ Task in a Multi Faith Society, A Report of the Inter Faith Consultative Group of the Archbishops’ Council (London: Church House Publishing, 2005).
Glaser, Ida, The Bible and Other Faiths: What does the Lord require of us? (Leicester: IVP, 2005).
Heelas, Paul and Linda Woodhead, The Spiritual Revolution: Why Religion is Giving Way to Spirituality (Oxford: Blackwell, 2004).
Lewis, Philip, Young, British and Muslim (London: Continuum, 2007).
Markham, Ian S. (ed.), A World Religion's Reader (Oxford: Blackwell 1996, 2nd edn., 2000).
Wingate, Andrew, Celebrating Difference, Staying Faithful: How to Live in a Multi-Faith World (London: DLT, 2005).
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Teaching methods
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14 hours contact time, including lectures, discussion, visits as well as using representatives of Other Faiths as lecturers and seminar leaders.
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Formative assessment
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A 500 word outline proposal identifying issues to be addressed in essay/presentation will be discussed with each student and given written feedback
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Summative assessment
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A 2500 word essay demonstrating an understanding of the practical and ministerial aspects of an area of religion in contemporary Britain.
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Not running in 2013-14.
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Level
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2
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Credits
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10
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Aims
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To continue to explore the nature and role of Reader ministry in respect of Scripture, tradition, experience and the needs of the contemporary church
To enable students to reflect on the exercise of their Reader ministry through their collaborative engagement with their local church, the integration of their learning during training, and the impact of training upon their beliefs, attitudes and present and future responsibilities.
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the module students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a confidence in relating the Scriptures and the Christian
theology of ministry to their experience of Reader Ministry
2. evaluate critically and experientially the character of Reader ministry
in the Church of England.
3. show an understanding of the needs of Reader ministry in contemporary society in 21st Century Britain in the context of
mission.
4. interpret a vision for Reader ministry which is shaped by and shared
with the church in the context of its local ministry
5. develop appropriate mechanisms for charting their theological
understanding, ministerial skills and spiritual growth, identifying
future pathways in lifelong learning.
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Content
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An examination of Reader ministry in practice, with particular reference to contemporary developments in the Church of England and highlighting ministerial issues from participants as well as those observed in the ministry of the whole people of God.
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Indicative bibliography
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Bennett, D., Biblical Images for Leaders and Followers (Carlisle: Paternoster, 1993).
Lovell, G., Consultancy, Ministry and Mission (London: Burns & Oates, 2000).
Ministry Division, Reader Ministry and Training 2000 and Beyond (London: CHP, 2000).
Ministry Division, Shaping the Future Pt 2 (London: CHP, 2006).
The Archbishops’ Council, The Mission and Ministry of the Whole Church (London: CHP, 2007).
Warren, R., Building Missionary Congregations (London: CHP, 1995).
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Teaching methods
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14 hours contact time, including seminars group work and discussion
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Formative assessment
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In-class exercise
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Summative assessment
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Essay (1500 words) 60%
Ministerial Profile (1000 words) 40%
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