Study of Missiological Research Literature - Core Course Descriptions (Ph.D. in Missiology)

This course is designed to unfold systematically what missiology as a theological discipline is all about. It concentrates on the missiological literature and seeks to develop a conscious sensitivity to the special place and contribution that Lutheranism should be taking and making in this rapidly emerging discipline.

Elective Courses

DMS 962 SOCIOLOGICAL/ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO MISSIONS

This course opens the way to an organized understanding of the place that sociology and anthropology play in missiology. It introduces the student to the key literature in these fields and shows how they relate to missiology as a discipline.

DMS 963 THE PLANTING AND GROWTH OF CHURCHES

This course looks at research literature through the focus of the planting and growth of churches. It is designed to acquaint the student with the foundational material in this field of missiology.

DMS 964 FOUNDATIONS FOR MISSIONARY LEADERSHIP

An introduction to the broad leadership literature focusing particularly on the nature of spiritual leadership development utilizing biblical, cultural and historical perspectives. Skills and perspectives enabling the student to analyze and evaluate various theological training programs are presented. Selection for specific literature research is made from the broad range of leadership topics including such topics as leadership styles, leadership formation models, spiritual authority, spiritual gifts, leadership problems and ordination.


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