Monday, April 30, 2007

Globalization Mi363 Midterm Study Guide
Spring 2007

Escobar
Southern-ward shift of Center of Christianity

Elizabeth Elliot, Amy Carmichael and Mabel Cable

Historical ebb and flow of Christianity
Ad 500 1750-1815

500-950 1815-1914

950-1350 1945-1989

1350-1500 1974

1500-1750

Emerging Nations, Third world

Culture Christianity Contextualization

Marginalized Groups Pre modern, Modern and Post Modern

Christendom Hedonism

Materialism Marxism

Rationalism Fundamentalism

Sanders
Accountability compassion Empathy

Holistic ministry

Prophetic Women

Moreau
4 points of Spiritual warfare (from lecture)

Nature of God
Man
and Satan

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Marginalized Group -Paper due Friday

Identify and discuss perspective of a marginalized group and discuss their role in missions. About 200- 300 words long. This should include 1 primary and 2 secondary sources. (or 3 unique secondary sources) This paper should be in your urban focus area to give you a start on your final presentation.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Question #2

Please respond by April 29, 2007

"By combining physical help with spiritual help, the modern missionary undermines the power of the Gospel."

Monday, April 16, 2007

Non-traditional Missionary Assignment
Due Friday April 13th

Read your syllabus first, and then look at some hints to help you get started. A link to Missionaries with blogs. Or pick a missionary doctor from Volunteers in Medical Missions. How about the young Missionary Kids, what's life like for them? Or missions opportunities for older people. How about a blog about a church plant? Have fun.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Don't forget! Modern Missionary Organization Paper Due Friday!

Write 200+ words about a contemporary group that is making a difference in the world today. What is their ministry focus? Here is a list of several agencies though EFMA. You can research them on the Internet, but find out what others are saying about them too. You can look up their financial status on www.give.org or ECFA.

Sunday, April 01, 2007

Question #1

Please respond by April 11, 2007

"The core of Christianity has shifted away from the Western world, therefore the role of the Western missionary is less relevant than before"