Missio Ecclesiae: God's Mission of Evangelism

1 credits · Divinity School

The course is an introductory reflection on God's Mission for the church in the world. This course argues for understanding the church's mission in relationship to the Triune God, practiced in empowering and sustainable relationships with neighbors and creation. The goal is not only to equip students to think theologically about the mission of the church but also to form practices. Readings will include texts from the modern period with complementary materials from Scripture that explore and constructively critique components of faithful practices of missio ecclesia. This course may fulfill either the UM ordination requirement in evangelism or mission