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REL227E Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (3 credits) 9391
An introduction to the theology, history, strategy and priorities of contemporary evangelical mission work.
LEARNING RESULTS
Upon completion of this course the student will:
• characterize the Biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic perspectives on world missions as presented in the reading,
• define a strategy of personal involvement in or support of reaching unreached peoples, and
• demonstrate a strengthened commitment to Christ and His global mission.
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Winter, R. and S. Hawthorne, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader. William Carey Library, 1999.
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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning occurs in this course as we examine the Biblical perspective and mandate for missions. Hopefully, this will translate into a renewed understanding and commitment to global missions.
LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document
their learning by submitting the following items:
Lesson #1 – The Living God is a Missionary God
Lesson #2 - The Story of His Glory
Lesson #3 - Your Kingdom Come
Lesson #4 - Mandate for the Nations
Lesson #5 - Unleashing the Gospel
Lesson #6 - The Expansion of the World Christian
Movement
Lesson #7 – Eras of Mission History
Lesson #8 - Pioneers of the World Christian
Movement
Lesson #9 - The Task Remaining
Lesson #10 - How Shall They Hear?
Lesson #11 - Building Bridges of Love
Lesson #12 - Christian Community Development
Lesson #13 - The Spontaneous Multiplication of
Churches
Lesson #14 - Pioneer Church Planting
Lesson #15 – World Christian Partnership
There are 15 lessons and 1 examination for this course.
LEARNING EVALUATION
Evaluation is on a point system:
Assignments 1-15 60 points (4 pts ea)
Final Exam 16 points
Total Points 76