Specific problems of the apostolic church in Asia and Europe will be considered from Acts and the Epistles of Paul covering, e.g., conversion, the convert and the church, church and society, and the role of the missionary. Application of these principles to contemporary mission situations and an evaluation of modern mission theology will be emphasized. A high degree of input is expected from class members who have missionary experience. Lectures based on the textbook with reference to Biblical material and textbooks. Reports and discussions on areas of theology and mission practice.
Emphasis is on contextualized theology and contemporary situations in cross-cultural churches.
Gilliland, D. S. Pauline Theology and the Mission Church. Other selected readings will be required as outlined. From a variety of reserve books. One paper, approximately fifteen pages covering a Pauline theological issue which is also relevant to mission practice. Required reading plus 500 additional pages.