Course Description:
As the cities go, the world goes - politically, intellectually, economically, socially, and religiously. This course addresses Christian mission and ministry in the world's growing cities. A Biblical basis for urban ministry is presented and case studies of effective urban strategies worldwide are examined. The course provides key logistics, strategies, models, and insights from one of today's leading experts in urban missiology. Throughout the lessons the instructor emphasizes holistic ministry, i.e., meeting all needs: social, civil, and political, as well as the spiritual.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Articulate the biblical and theological framework for urban ministry.
- Evaluate contemporary urban ministries in light of biblical principles.
- Recognize various models of effective urban church planting/ministry.
- Synthesize course content into a workable urban ministry paradigm.
- Assess his/her giftedness and calling in light of God's call to evangelize and minister to urban populations.
Course Texts:
Students will perform required reading from various journal articles and book chapters.
(Included in course materials)
Students will perform collateral reading from an expanded bibliography.
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