Introduction+to+Missions

Fall 2010 Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 – 9:15 Room – CE 204 / 3 Credit Hours Instructor: Brian Powers
 * 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**

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: 3rd Edition__, [|Winter, Ralph D.]; [|Hawthorne, Steven C.]; [|Dorr, Darrell R.]; [|Graham, D. Bruce]; [|Koch, Bruce A.], William Carey Library Pub, Pasadena, CA: 2003. **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 September 23rd, October 21st, November 18th, and December 9th – they are to be emailed rather than submitted by hand. EXAMINATIONS: There will be weekly exams given during the semester (every Tuesday beginning September 6th and finishing December 14th) 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 (September 16th) · Sections 4-6 (October 7th) · Sessions 7-9 (November 4th) · Sessions 10-13 (December 2th)
 * 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
 * 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**

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. **Class Schedule** **August 26** – Course Introduction & Syllabus **August 31 -** Class discussion on “what is a missionary?” **September 2** – Class discussion on the importance of world evangelism (part 1) **September 7 –** Class discussion on the importance of world evangelism (part 2) **September 9** – Examination on the Gospel mandate given in Scripture **September 14** – Historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 1) **September 16** – Historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 1) (Sessions 1-3 Due) **September 21** – Historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 1) **September 23** – Historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 1) (Report 1 Due) **September 28** – Historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 2) **September 30** - Historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 2) **October 5** - Historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 2) **October 7 -** A historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 2) (Sessions 4-6 Due) **October 12** – A historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 3) **October 14** - A historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 3) **October 19** - A historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 3) **October 21** - A historical overview of the Biblical Mission’s (part 3) (Report 2 Due) **October 26** – Early advances in Missions (1) **October 28** – Early advances in Missions (2) **November 2** - Early advances in Missions (3) **November 4** - Early advances in Missions (4) (Sessions 7-9 Due) **November 9** – Class discussion on modern Missions (1) **November 11** - Class discussion on modern Missions (2) **November 16** - Class discussion on modern Missions (3) **November 18** - Class discussion on modern Missions (4) (Report 3 Due) **November 23** - Class discussion on modern Missions (5) **November 30** – Review WBF Mission’s philosophy (1) **December 2** – Review WBF Mission’s philosophy (2) (Sessions 10-13 Due) **December 7** - Review WBF Mission’s philosophy (3) **December 9** - Review WBF Mission’s philosophy (4) (Report 4 Due)