Unit information: Integral Mission (Trinity & Baptist College) in 2012/13

Unit name	Integral Mission (Trinity & Baptist College)
Unit code	THRS11031
Credit points	10
Level of study	C/4
Teaching block(s)	Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director	Reverend Dr. Corrie
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Religion and Theology
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit will give students an integrated process of experiential and reflective learning through the opportunity of visiting a variety of situations in and around Bristol engaged in different types of mission. Each visit will then be followed by reflection and discussion, and input from an expert with a breadth of perspective and experience. The unit will be introduced with some foundations in mission theory and will conclude with student group presentations based on what they have learnt.

Intended Learning Outcomes

The unit aims to inspire students to adopt an integral approach to mission as it is lived out in a variety of missional contexts.

On completion of the unit students should:

1. Explain the importance of a broad and integral missional presence and activity in today’s world;
2. Participate effectively in corporate reflection which brings together theory and practice in the outworking of the church’s place in the world;
3. Engage in further mission study and activity from a foundation of contextual experience and understanding.

Teaching Information

The unit will be taught through a mix of fieldwork, seminars and lectures.

The unit will consist of 25 contact hours in total. The unit involves a number of field visits and engagement with practitioners in addition to 20 hours of lecture-based learning. This is why the unit has more contact hours than is normally allocated (20 hours for a 10- credit Level C/4 unit).

Assessment Information

Formative assessment will be through preparation for classes and participation in class discussions, visits and seminars.

1. Participation in a group preparation exercise on an aspect of mission to be presented to the rest of the class at the end of the course. Students will be assessed on their contribution to this exercise. (40%)
2. Submission of either a reflective journal to be kept throughout the module (1,000 words) or a 1,000 word essay. (60%)

Reading and References

1. Corrie, J. (ed), Dictionary of Mission Theology (Nottingham: IVP, 2007)
2. Hope, S., Mission-Shaped Spirituality (London: Church House Publishing, 2006)
3. Kirk, A.J., What is Mission? (London: DLT, 1999)
4. Morisy A., Beyond the Good Samaritan (London: Continuum, 1997)
5. Sider, R., Evangelism and Social Action (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1993)
6. Stott, J.R.W., The Contemporary Christian (Leicester: IVP, 1992), Chap 20: “Holistic Mission”