182 Graduate course descriptions
MS711/CL655 Missiology and Applied Anthropology (3) Previously MS655 Utilizes insights from the study of cultures and societies, the tools of anthropological methodology, and sociological and anthropological theories to evaluate and propose solutions to practical mission problems. Topics include models of culture change, understanding local values and ethics, problems in community development, and the challenge of integral human development. Meets with MC911. MS714 Evangelism and Theology (3) Previously MS692 Various theologies of evangelism are examined in light of their historical and contemporary expressions. The course seeks to clarify the basic gospel message and aid students in their design of theologically appropriate methods and motivations for its communication. Prerequisite: IS501. Meets with ME914. MS716 Popular and Folk Religions (3) Previously MW725 A study of the interaction of Christianity with primal religious institutions and worldviews, with emphasis on how people within a tradition of folk religion understand and practice Christian faith. Meets with MH916. MS721 Biography and Mission (3) A biographical approach to mission history in which the lives, ministries, and theologies of representative figures are studied. While the scope includes the whole range of mission history, the course is conducted as a seminar in which students research and report on persons of particular relevance to their own interests, ministries, or spiritual formation. Meets with ME921. MS722/CL622 Leadership Emergence for Ministry (3) This advanced perspective and skill enhancement course provides a theoretical and practical orientation to leadership development studies through the implicational lens of missiological theory, research, and application. Helps students accelerate their leadership development vision and ethic, and develop culturally appropriate strategies, perspectives, and principles for training leaders in their current or anticipated ministry settings. May meet with MD922. MS728 Gender and Mission (3) Previously MI728 This course studies the ways women and men participate in Christian mission within the contexts of their history, society and culture; their scriptural and theological tradition; and their personal life situations. Special consideration is given to women’s issues related to mission; for instance, construction of gender identity to fit their circumstances to enable their work. Meets with MH928.
2011-2012 Academic catalog
MS735 Mission in Wesleyan Theology (3) Previously MI735 Examines the life and theology of John Wesley (17031791), focusing on his understanding and practice of mission. Through a study primarily of Wesley’s sermons and other writings, students will seek to discern a Wesleyan theology of mission. Meets with MH935. MS739 Discipling in Cross-Cultural Context (3) Previously MB780 A study of the role of ritual process in the shaping of believers. Rites and ceremonies, especially initiatory rites, from a variety of religious traditions provide both models of the role of ritual in the formation and nurture of persons and models for discipling Christian converts, particularly those from traditional religious backgrounds. Meets with MC939. MS/CS743 Sociology of Religion (3) Previously MB760/CS640 Designed to prepare students for ministry by training them to analyze the structure, function, role, and interpretation of religion at the turn of the twentyfirst century. Students are introduced to classical and contemporary sociological interpretations of religion, taught the vocabulary of the sociology of religion, and introduced to qualitative and quantitative research methods. Meets with MC943. MS745 Seminar in Missiology (non-credit for Th.M. and Ph.D.) Previously MI745 For MA, Th.M., and Ph.D. students. Seminar focuses on the tools of scholarly writing and the perennial and emerging issues in missiology. Meets one and a quarter hours weekly for the fall and spring semesters, and serves as a forum for interaction with visiting leaders in mission and evangelism and as an arena for spiritual formation. MS750 Tutorial in Christian Mission (1-3) For students with specialized interests in selected areas of study and/or professors wishing to teach specialized areas of research. Topics change annually. May be repeated. MS755 Secular Societies and Christian Witness (3) Explores studies in the secularization of the West (and other societies, including post-modernity and ascendant public atheism) with attention to understanding people influenced by these trends and approaches to communication and ministry for engaging them. Meets with ME955.