Running in 2013-14 at St John’s.
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Level
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1
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Credits
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10
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Aims
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To explore diaconal ministry with particular reference to permanent diaconate and Methodist Diaconal ministry
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the module students will be able to:
• demonstrate a basic familiarity with understandings of diaconal ministry in the Bible, Christian history and the contemporary Church
• show an understanding of how ordained diaconal ministry relates to contemporary society in 21st Century Britain in the context of mission
• identify and evaluate current debates on the person, role and work of a deacon in Methodist Church and Church of England including the place of a religious order
• outline a vision for their own ministry within the contemporary church.
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Content
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History of the Diaconate: the Order in Methodist history
History of the Diaconate: other traditions and patterns
Religious Orders and the Rule of Life
Community ministry and worship
Community ministry and education; the support of the dispersed church
The Diaconate, pioneer ministry and fresh expressions
Leadership and team work in diaconal ministry
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Indicative bibliography
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Aitchison, Ronnie, The Ministry of a Deacon (London: Epworth, 2003).
Ballard, P. & L. Husselbee, Ministry and Community - an introduction to community development in a Christian setting (London: SPCK, 2007).
Clark, D., Breaking the Mould of Christendom (Peterborough: Epworth, 2005).
Collins, J.N., Deacons and the Church (Leominster: Gracewing, 2002).
Graham, E.D., Saved to Serve. The Story of the Wesley Deaconess Order 1890-1978 (Peterborough: MPH, 2002).
Morisy, Ann, Journeying Out (London and New York: Morehouse, 2004).
What is a Deacon? Report to Methodist Conference (Methodist Conference, 2004).
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Teaching methods
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Lectures, seminars and tutorials, 14 hours contact time
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Formative assessment
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Written feedback will be given on seminar leadership and proposals.
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Summative assessment
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2500 word essay
| THMN1061 Mission
Running in 2013-14 at St John’s and Lindisfarne.
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Level
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1
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Credits
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20
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Aims
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To build foundations for a theology of mission from the Bible, theology and church history. To develop a coherent and practical understanding of evangelism in the context of local church ministry.
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Learning Outcomes
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On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
• demonstrate an understanding of the Biblical, theological and historical roots of contemporary mission.
• demonstrate an understanding of a variety of approaches to evangelism.
• reflect critically on an experience of faith sharing in the context of local church mission.
• describe the benefits and challenges of collaborative ministry related to mission.
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Content
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1. What is Mission?
2. Biblical models of mission
3. Learning from history
4. Contemporary issues in mission
5. Missio Dei and the Kingdom of God
6. Overview of issues and context of Evangelism in Britain today
7. The journey of faith: finding a metaphor for evangelism
8. Contact and encounter: getting going in evangelism
9. The work of the Spirit in evangelism
10. Hard questions about evangelism
11. Encouraging continuing discipleship
12. Evangelism in the life of the church
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Indicative bibliography
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Abraham, William, The Logic of Evangelism (London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1989).
Bosch, David, Transforming Mission (New York: Orbis, 1991).
Kirk, Andrew, What is Mission? (London: DLT, 1999).
Church of England Mission and Public Affairs Council, Mission-shaped Church (London: Church House Publishing, 2004).
Morisy, Ann, Beyond the Good Samaritan (London: Chapman, 2007).
Nazir-Ali, M., From Everywhere to Everywhere (London: Collins, 1990).
Spencer, Stephen, SCM Study Guide to Mission (London: SCM).
Standing, Roger, ‘As a Fire by Burning’ (London: SCM, 2013).
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Teaching methods
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Lecture/seminar sessions, 28 hours contact time; weekend group placement
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Formative assessment
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1000 word essay
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Summative assessment
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30 min. group presentation followed by 10 min. conversation, with each group member receiving same mark (25%); 3000 word essay (75%)
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