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Mission Foundations

In this unit, you will be introduced to the practice of mission and its priority for the people of God. You will explore mission from biblical, theological, historical, and cultural perspectives, while  learning skills to help you develop and apply the concepts of mission to your life and ministry.

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Enrolment

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

  • Articulate a biblical and theological understanding of Christian mission.

  • Identify developments in Christian mission in different eras of church history to the present time.

  • Identify selected key current cultural and sociological issues on the practice of mission for the church, including ecclesiology, colonisation, cross cultural mission and contemporary social movements.

  • Explain the concept and practice of holistic mission within The Salvation Army context.

  • Apply perspectives covered in this unit to the contemporary practice of Christian mission.

Lecturer

Lt Colonel Dr Lyn Edge is a follower of Jesus who is committed to the idea that God intends for all people, communities and the world iteself to flourish. She wants to be part of making this world a place of flourishing for all. Lyn endeavours to be an informed practitioner and continues to study and learn while teaching.

Mode of Delivery

This unit is delivered as an online intensive with course materials on ARK, the Learning Management System for all our higher education study. Login details for this unit will be accessible to students on confirmation of enrolment into an award or the unit.

Requirements

To study online, you will need to find around 9 hours per week for readings, activities and assessments for each unit. To learn more visit our Online Campus page.

Textbooks

Introducing Christian mission today : scripture, history, and issues

Goheen,Michael W. Introducing Christian Mission Today: Scripture, History and Issues. Downers Grove: IVP, 2014. Ebook available via EBC library catalogue. 
Partnering with God: being a Missional Salvationist Edge, Lynette and Morgan, Gregory, Partnering with God: Being a Missional Salvationist. Wipf and stock, 2017. Ebook available via EBC Library catalogue..

Unit Costs

This undergraduate unit costs approx. $2,047, which is determined by the University of Divinity and reviewed annually. You could also study this unit as a non-award student (audit) at the cost of $500. Non-credit study is for students who wish to study a unit but not participate in formal assessments. Fees are consistent for domestic and overseas students. Overseas students are charged a separate application fee of $300 (plus GST) upon enrolment. Students who meet eligibility criteria may be eligible for AUSTUDY and FEE-HELP assistance. 

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