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Ph.D. in Missiology
CONCENTRATION COURSES:
CONFESSIONAL THEOLOGY FOR THE CHURCH IN MISSION DMS T910 THEOLOGIZING ACROSS CULTURES
This course defines the idea of theology and theologies. It focuses on the “incarnational
nature” of God’s revelation to man in a variety of cultural settings. It highlights the cultural
and conceptual diversity that is present in our world. It shows how God’s revealed Word has
been and should continue to be legitimately and systematically organized in a number of different
patterns and ways for effective Gospel communication (oral model, written model,
visual model, propositional model, story model, etc.) in those varying conceptual, linguistic
and cultural contexts.
DMS T920 THE MISSIONARY NATURE OF THE CHURCH
Study of the local congregation as the home of mission activity. Areas of study will include:
the example of the Early Church, the role of mission societies, various means for orienting
the congregation to mission work.
DMS T930 CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS ACROSS CULTURES
This course underlines the fact that all cultures in the world are different and effective in
terms of scriptural standards in some points. It shows how the biblical Christian message can
best confront (serve as an apologetic) for necessary correction in a variety of different cultures.
Specific examples will be given and concrete suggestions for relevant apologetics will
be shared.
DMS T940 CREEDS AND CATECHISM IN WORLD MISSIONS
This course will explore the relationship between basic Christian teachings and the missionary
enterprise of the Church. Topics for consideration will include the three ecumenical
creeds, the seven ecumenical councils, Luther’s Catechism, the related history of Christian
missions and the challenges that face the missionary task today.
DMS T941 JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION IN MISSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
A clear understanding, like the Apostle Paul’s, of the relationship between the believer’s
justification and sanctification and of the basic motivation and power for victorious Godglorifying
living and witnessing is essential in missiology. This course will emphasize the
integrated nature of justification, sanctification and mission.
DMS T942 CHURCH AND SACRAMENTS IN MISSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
On the basis of relevant biblical, historical and systematic texts, the Church and its
Sacraments will be studied both in their apostolic dimension, as instruments by which mission
is accomplished, and in their doxological, catholic dimension, as the goal and purpose
of mission. The Trinitarian and christological character of Church and Sacraments as missiology
will be emphasized.
DMS T943 CHRISTIANITY IN A RELATIVIZED WORLD
This course will trace the growth and indicate the significance of relativistic thought in the
modern world from the time of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. The theological
dilemma and challenge of relativism for the Christian religion will be examined. Cultural,
epistemological, religious, ethical and physical relativism will be explored through readings
and discussions.
DMS T945 LUTHERAN MISSIOLOGY
This course focuses on the main Lutheran missiological principles and approaches. The student
will be acquainted with these through readings and class discussions to promote growth
in his or her ability to comprehend and evaluate current trends in missiology.
DMS T946 THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY AND THE RELIGIONS
Many mission theologians and religionists differ over which article of the Apostles’ Creed
should be taken as a point of entry to other religions. This course will examine their arguments
from a biblical, confessional and practical point of view.
DMS T995 INDEPENDENT STUDY
When students wish to fulfill a special need, they may request an independent study course
through the Supervisor of the Doctor of Philosophy in Missiology program.
DMS T996 DIRECTED READINGS
Directed readings may be from one to three quarter hours. They are to be arranged with the
Supervisor of the Doctor of Philosophy in Missiology program.
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