EVANGEL UNIVERSITY MISS 311 – History of Missions Instructor, Keith Sorbo, Ph.D. Spring Semester, 2007
Course Description: Missionary history, principles, and methods. Attention to the history of missions of the Assemblies of God. The course will utilize a biographical approach to history, reviewing the lives and contributions of important missionaries. Emphasis will be given to missiological principles evident from the missionaries’ ministries (3 credits) Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student should: 1. Have a working knowledge of how the Gospel spread from its beginnings in Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. 2. Be familiar with the lives and ministries of key missionaries throughout the ages. 3. Trace the development of the missions work of the Assemblies of God. 4. Recognize and apply missiological principles learned from the lives of missionaries to the student’s future missionary ministry. 5. Appreciate the sacrifice of pioneer missionaries who gave their lives to spread the Gospel and be willing to give their own lives in service of the Gospel.
Text Books: Heroes of the Faith 1. Springfield: Assemblies of God Division of Foreign Missions, 1990. Heroes of the Faith 2. Springfield: Assemblies of God World Missions, 2001. McGee, Gary B. This Gospel Shall be Preached: A history and theology of the Assemblies of God Foreign Missions since 1959 – Volume 1. Springfield: GPH, 1989. Tucker, Ruth. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: a Biographical History of Christian Missions. Second Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Methodology: Lecture / discussion / guest lecturer / multimedia Course Requirements: 1. Regular attendance according to the student handbook. Any student missing more than 7 times, excused or unexcused, will be dropped from the class.
2. Read the required textbooks according the schedule provided below. Students will take quizzes on WebCT each week based on the reading from Tucker. 3. Read Heroes of the Faith vol. 1 & 2. These are short books published by the World Missions department about AG missionaries. Write a one page reaction paper for each book. Include a statement that you have read the entire book. 4. Missionary Biographical Reports. Write 3 short biographical reports. • Each report will be 1400-1500 words (about 3-4 pages double spaced) in length. • Select the missionaries you will write about from the list below. Select 2 names from the first list and 1 name from the list of Assemblies of God missionaries. Note that no more than 2 students may report on a particular missionary. Sign up on the class sign up sheet to “claim” your missionary. You may report on a missionary not listed here but must have approval from the instructor before you begin your research. Select 2Missionaries from this List
St. Patrick: Ireland Boniface: Europe Columba: Scotland Raymond Lull: Muslims Las Casas: Mexico Matthew Ricci: China Francis Xavier: India and Japan Count Zinzendorf: The Moravians Samuel Zwemer: Muslims Maude Cary: Muslims David Brainerd: Indians
William Carey: India Henry Martyn: India Adoniram Judson: Burma Robert Moffat: S. Africa David Livingstone: Southern Africa Henry Stanley: Africa Mary Slessor: Nigeria J. Hudson Taylor: China Jonathan Goforth: China Gladys Aylward: China C.T. Studd: China E. Stanley Jones: India Pandita Ramabai: India
William Wade Harris: Africa John Sung: Asia Elka: British Guiana Amy Carmichael: India Hiram Bingham: Hawaii Lottie Moon: China Maude Carey: Morocco Johanna Veenstra: Nigeria Helen Roseveare: Congo Jim & Elizabeth Elliot – Ecuador
A/G Missionaries: Select 1 missionary from this list
Noel Perkin J. Philip Hogan Melvin Hodges John Bueno Bernhard Johnson H.B. Garlock John York George M. Flattery •
David Yonggi Cho Adele Dalton Flower Louise Jeter Walker Anna Tomaseck W.E. Simpson Joseph Nilson Oren Munger Mabel Dean
Lilian Trasher Robert Edwards Ralph Williams Thomas Hindle Florence Stiedel Morris Plotts Jay Tucker
The goal of this assignment is not to retell the life story of the missionary rather to analyze the life and ministry of the missionary to learn whatever lessons can be used in future missionary ministry. Thus the primary emphasis is to study his or her life and
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ministry to see where the missionary succeeded, why as well as where he or she failed, and why. The goal is not length, but analysis. Include the following sections in your report. Ö Description of the nation, culture and political climate where this missionary served (10 pts) Ö If available, include one or more scanned photographs or drawings of the missionary (10 pts extra credit) Ö Description of the missionary’s ministry (20 pts) Ö Description of missiological and ministry principles evident in the missionary’s ministry, either positive or negative. (25 pts) Ö Impact of this missionary’s service on the nation where he or she served and on missions in general. (20 pts) Ö Evaluation: reasons he or she should be considered a great missionary. (15 pts) Ö Bibliography / Resources used. (You should not use all internet resources) (10 pts) Post the report on WebCT in Microsoft Word format
5. Video Project. View three of the following videos and write a one-page typed double space reaction paper on each video. Briefly summarize the life and ministry of the missionary portrayed in the video. Give 2-3 lessons you learned from this missionary’s ministry. Post your reaction paper in the assignment section of WebCT. Most of the following videos are on reserve at the EU library. If you would like to substitute another video, please obtain approval from the instructor. • Beyond the Next Mountain. The story of the Hmar People of NE India. • Candle in the Dark. The story of William Carey • Chariots of Fire. The Story of Eric Liddell • End of the Spear. Dramatized story of Nate Saint and his son Steve. • First Fruits. The story of the Moravian community led by Count Zinzendorf and 2 young men who gave their lives to reach the slave community in the Caribbean • Hudson Taylor • Inn of Sixth Happiness. The story of Gladys Aylward • Molokai: The Story of Father Damien • Mother Teresa: A life of Devotion • St. Patrick: The Irish Legend • The Story of Amy Carmichael and The Dohnavur Fellowship 6. Examinations. There will be 4 unit exams. Please read the Theology Department contract attached below regarding early and late exams. Grading: Attendance (0 or 1 absence) Attendance (2 absences) Quizzes Heroes of the Faith Reading Reports Biographical Reports Video Viewing Reports 4 Exams
5% extra credit 2 % extra credit 10% 10% 25% 10% 45%
Additional Information: 1. Extra credit work: A student may ask for extra credit work to raise his/her grade under certain circumstances. Extra credit work will only be allowed for the student who attends class regularly. 2. Late assignments: A late assignment will damage your grade. Extensions may be considered on a case-by-case basis with extenuating circumstances. 3. Academic Integrity: Plagiarism and other forms of cheating are major academic sins. Anyone caught cheating will be dropped from the class with a failing grade. If you use someone’s material give credit in a footnote or in the Bibliography. Use quotations where appropriate. 4. All requests to drop a course must be approved by the Department Chair, Mr. Gary Liddle. 5. Please turn off cell phones during class times. This includes texting. 6. Special accommodation: If you have a handicap requiring special accommodation for studying or taking exams, please inform me as soon as possible so that I may assist you. You must contact the Academic and Career Development Center (ACDC) to fill out confidential forms and discuss your needs with the Director. NOTE: Ultimately you the student are responsible for your own learning. You must insure that reading assignments are done in a timely manner and all work is handed in by the due date. It is my prayer for each of you that you become motivated learners. I am here to facilitate that process and will do everything I can to help you, but you must decide to do the work and purpose to learn everything you can from this class experience.
Portions of this syllabus were adapted from syllabi prepared by Garry Menke, Rodney White and Howard Culbertson
MISS 311 History of Missions Course Calendar Date Jan 11 16 23 25 30 Feb 1 6 8 13 15 20 22 27 Mar 1 Mar 6,8 13 15 20 22 27 29 Apr 3 5 10 12 17 19 24 26 28 May 3
Topic Discussed Introduction and Syllabus Early Centuries Roman Catholic Missions American Indians Moravian Missions South Central Asia Black Africa Unit Exam 1 China Pacific Islands The Muslim World Korea & Japan Single Women Unit Exam 2 Spring break – No Classes Student Volunteer Movement Faith Missions Missions Specialization 20th Century Martyrs 3rd World Missions News Methods and Strategies Unit Exam 3 Current Trends in World Missions Current Trends in World Missions A/G Missions A/G Missions A/G Missions A/G Missions Study Day FINAL EXAM 12:30-2:30
Reading Tucker, 11-43 Tucker, 44-70 Tucker, 71-96 Tucker, 97-120 Tucker, 121-146 Tucker, 147-175 Tucker, 176-207 Tucker, 208-232 Tucker, 233-254 Tucker, 255-277 Tucker, 281-311
Tucker, 312-334 Tucker, 335-363 Tucker, 364-392 Tucker, 395-419 Tucker, 420-438 Tucker, 439-457 Tucker, 458-482
Assignments
Video Report 1
Biography report 1
Heroes 1 reading report
Biography report 2
Video Report 2
Heroes 2 reading report
McGee,21-52 McGee, 53-82 McGee, 85-103 McGee, 104-125
Biography report 3
Video report 3
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CONTRACT BETWEEN PROFESSOR AND STUDENT REGARDING LATE PAPERS AND TESTS Department of Theology
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If a detailed term paper is assigned, the professor must give it not less than five weeks prior to the due date. In this way, the student may begin to write the paper early so that it will not be late because of unforeseeable circumstances which may arise immediately prior to the due date.
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All late papers will be lowered one letter grade for every calendar day after the due date (except Saturdays and Sundays) unless: A.
The student has been ill for more than three days immediately prior to due date.
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There has been a death in the immediate family within a week prior to the due date of the assignment.
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Communication: Notice must be given to the instructor in person, by voice-mail or by e-mail prior to the test or due date of the paper for permission to be considered.
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This policy means that there will be no incomplete grades in the Department of Theology except for the two reasons stated.
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In case a student must take a test late or early or hand in a late paper for one of the reasons listed in 2 (A) or (B), s/he then must do so not later than the first Thursday following the date of the exam or due date of the paper. For a test to be taken earlier or later than the scheduled time, the student needs to pick up a permission slip from the department office, have it signed by the professor and leave it with the department office manager at least 24 hours before the exam is to be taken.
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A fee of three dollars ($3) will be assessed by the Department for each exam taken early or late. This fee must be paid to the Department before a test will be issued. Furthermore, students may take early/late exams only on Thursday between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. Please report to the office manager to pay your fee and receive the exam. Quizzes are fifty cents ($.50) and may be taken only by permission from the professor. You must make an appointment with the department manager no later than Wednesday evening in order to take the test on Thursday.
RATIONALE: Students who allow their papers to become overdue find themselves overwhelmed and depressed at final examination time. We believe the above policy will encourage self-discipline which will lead to self-satisfaction and growth. Revised 8/05.
