Module overview
This module aims to critically analyze and reflect upon biblical, historical, and systematic aspects of the «missio Dei» (mission of God). Students learn to situate themselves and their ministry within the dynamic mission of the Triune God—the origin and executor of mission. They will be empowered to develop a view of the Church from a theologically grounded, global, and intercultural perspective. This includes addressing questions of contextualization and interreligious dialogue.
Module topics and content
- Overview, disciplines, methods and history of the field of intercultural theology
- Biblical Theology of Mission in the Old and New Testaments
- the theological-systematic and practical aspects/models of the mission of God and the Church in history and the present
- Contextualization and interreligious dialogue
Module objectives
Subject-matter expertise:
Upon completion of this module, students will have knowledge and understanding…
- central biblical texts of the missio Dei, the justifications, methods and goals of the Church’s mission,
- the trinitarian mission of God and the Church in their relationship to each other,
- biblical, historical and contemporary models of intercultural theology.
Skills and key qualifications:
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to…
- To critically analyze and reflect on approaches to intercultural theologies,
- To be responsible for the basic features of an independent biblical approach to intercultural theology,
- to take the initiative for a contextualization process and dialogue with people of other cultures and religions, and to critically accompany this process.