Course Description
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Rationale
As the Christian movement was entrusted by the Lord to eleven Galilean fishermen, its expansion throughout the world down to the present day has been phenomenal given its humble origins. As the church of Jesus Christ is a missionary church, it is important that the student gain an appreciation of the circumstances, individuals, and strategies related to its expansion in history. Such a study will not only be inspiring but also instructive for ongoing missionary endeavors in the contemporary world.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
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Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (5)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will complete 5 Discussions based on the textbook readings. For each Discussion, the student must post a thread of at least 400 words and submit 2 replies of at least 100 words each to classmates’ threads. The student must include at least 3 citations in each thread and at least 1 citation in each reply. All citations must come from textbook readings and be formatted in current Turabian. (CLO: A, B, C)
Missionary Biography Paper Assignment
The student will write a 1200-word (5-page) biography on a missionary from Christian history after the New Testament period. Any missionary mentioned in the Tucker text is fine; for others, confer with the professor for approval. The paper must include the following elements: 1) An overview of the missionary’s life and background, 2) The missionary’s place(s) of ministry, 3) The missionary’s theology of and approaches to mission, 4) An evaluation of the missionary’s mission work (strengths and weaknesses). At least 3 scholarly citations are required. The paper must adhere to the current Turabian format. (CLO: A, B, C)
Research Paper: Proposal Assignment
The student will complete a 1-page Research Paper Proposal that includes a topic, thesis, and a minimum of 6 scholarly sources. The proposal must adhere to current Turabian format. (CLO: A, B, C)
Research Paper: Final Submission Assignment
The student will write a 12–14-page paper in current Turabian format devoted to a theme in missions history. The cover page and bibliography must be separate from the page count. The student will include a minimum of 6 scholarly sources in this bibliography. (CLO: A, B, C)
Presentation
The student will choose one country (i.e., Japan), a specific people group (i.e., Uyghurs in China), or a marginalized group in society (i.e., prostitutes in Austria) and develop an info and prayer PowerPoint presentation for a Sunday School class or small group. The presentation must be a minimum of 5 slides and include information on the people group’s history, culture, and religion. There must also be slides for prayer requests for the specific people group and the bibliography. The presentation must adhere to current Turabian format. (CLO: A, B, C)
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