Summer 2009 PhD/ICS Course Schedule

Courses displayed with an asterisk are required foundational courses.  A full list of elective offerings will be provided at a later date.

ME 9050 Prolegomena: Missiology as a Discipline, Harold Netland [August 3-14]

This seminar examines the roots, current debates, and future directions of missiology based on classical and current publications in the field. It explores the integrative character of Christian mission drawing on the contributions of theology, history, and the social sciences. Students are encouraged to develop a missiology that is relevant, orthodox, and creative, and a lifelong commitment to mission scholarship and writing. Three hours.

ME 9930 Missiological Research Methods, Bob Priest [May 27-June 5]

An introduction to the principles and practices of missiological research. Attention will be focused on the relationships among theological inquiry, socioanthropological inquiry, and missions practice. Development of a research design, bibliography, and database for high-level missiological research will be emphasized. Three hours.

ME 9000 Short-Term Missions, Bob Priest [July 20-Aug 1]

An advanced elective course studying short-term missions.  Three hours.