Course Description:

This course, offered by CSCA, gives an overview of the major aspects in mission studies in East Asia today. These include East Asia theologies and theological paradigms, mission histories, and the impact of social and economical policies on mission.

One semester. Three-Units. Two hours per week. Thursdays 2:00-4:00 pm.

Purpose:

The purpose of the course is to help pastors and mission coordinators to understand current issues in Christian mission in East Asia today. Such an understanding would help them to take a larger view of missionary activities, and become more effective in their conduct in mission.

Objectives:

At the end of the course the students shall be able to:

1) Keep abreast of the current scholarship in mission studies in East Asia;

2) Acquire key missiological concepts that a student is able to embark on mission research in future;

3) Identify the key issues in mission research today, and able to write a 4,000 word research paper on an area of specialization.

Course Outline:

East Asian theologies and exploration in theological paradigms. (Dr Lee Moonjang)

What is an Asian Theology?

Gospel and Culture (1)

Gospel and Culture (2)

Asian Biblical Hermeneutics

A New Thinking in Mission – Asian Suggestion

Implications of socio-economic policies for mission in SE Asia countries today. (Dr Lee Soo Ann)

The impact of nationalism on the church

The impact of globalisation on Christians

The impact of technological change on society

Financial and monetary influence on the church and Christians

The influence of economic institutions on mission today

Mission Histories in East Asia. Issues and Strategies. (Dr Michael Poon)

From Mission to Church: Case Study of the Birth of Chung Hwa Sheng Kung Hui

The emergence of theological language: Case Study of the Chinese literature of Western missionaries

Mission to Malays. A historical review and reflection (presentation by post graduate student)

Understanding revivals. Case study of Mizoram Christianity (presentation by post graduate student)

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