CM+2305+-Introduction+to+Missions

Spring 2011 Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 – 10:45 Room – CE 204 / 3 Credit Hours Instructor: Brian Powers An introductory study is made of the theology of missions, various philosophies of missions, the WBF philosophy and strategy of missions, and the strategic implementation of such in given cultural settings. **II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES** __COURSE GOALS:__ 1. To understand the spread of Christianity from the first century to the present. 2. To gain an understanding of key missionary figures in the spread of Christianity. 3. Review the history of past and present philosophies in missionary endeavors. 4. Explore the implementation of mission philosophies in various cultural settings. 5. Define the W.B.F. strategy of local and foreign missions, requirements of service, and methods used to achieve Church-Planting. __INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:__ Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Discuss and defend their personal view of missions for both home and abroad. 2. Understand the positive role of missions in your Christian ministry and service. 3. Rehearse the broad outlines and highlights of mission history. 4. Understand the W.B.F. history, philosophies, and strategies. **III. SOURCES** 1. __Holy Bible, The__ 2. __From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya__, Ruth Tucker, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004. 3. __Decision Making and the Will of God__, Gary Friesen, Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah Books, 2004. 4. __Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: 4th Edition__, [|Winter, Ralph D.] ; [|Hawthorne, Steven C.] ; [|Dorr, Darrell R.] ; [|Graham, D. Bruce] ; [|Koch, Bruce A.], William Carey Library Pub, Pasadena, CA: 2009. **IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS** READING: Reading is required as assigned in class. BOOK REPORT: The student will write 4 summary reports with a minimum of 5 pages each (Turabian Format with Times New Roman 12 Font) on “__From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya__”. The reports will be due on February 8th, March 1st, March 29th, and April 26th – they are to be emailed rather than submitted by hand. EXAMINATIONS: There will be a Mid-Term and Final Exam given during the semester. WRITTEN EXCERSIZES: The student will read and complete each study guide section outlined in Decision Making and the Will of God (pages 494-524). The assignments are due on the following dates… · Sessions 1-3 (February 8th) · Sections 4-6 (March 8th) · Sessions 7-9 (April 5th) · Sessions 10-13 (May 3rd)
 * CM 2305 -Introduction to Missions **
 * ARLINGTON BAPTIST COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT:** //Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in the Bible, general education, church vocations and practical service; integrating faith and learning in the context of a Christian worldview.//
 * Prerequisites: None**
 * I. COURSE DESCRIPTION**
 * V. CONTACT DETAILS**

Brian Powers (817-437-3943) Email Questions & Assignments to: __ abcassignments@yahoo.com __ **VI. GRADING** The final grade will be determined according to the following list: · Exams – 30% · Book Report – 30% · Written Exercises – 30% · Class Participation – 10% **__TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100__** 100-93=A 92- 85=B 84-76=C 75 - 70 = D 69 - 0 = F Bosch, David, __Transforming Missions: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Missions__, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1991. Friesen, Garry, __Decision Making and the Will of God__, Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah Books, 2004. Moreau, A. Scott, __Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey__, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2004. Piper, John, __Let the Nations be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions__, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker House Books, 1993. Stebbins, Tom, __Missions by the Book__, Camp Hill, PA: Christian Publications 1996. Tucker, Ruth, __From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya__, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing, 2004. Walls, Andrew F., __The Missionary Movement in Christian History__//,// Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 1996. Winter, Ralph D. and Steven C. Hawthorne, __Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: 3rd Edition__, Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library 2003.
 * ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION:** Class attendance and participation in this course is a requirement. After the second absence from the class there will be a penalty of one point deducted for each absence from the student's final grade. Excessive tardiness (3) will result in an absence. No student will receive a passing grade with more than 8 absences.
 * VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS**