MN576: Incarnation & Mission Among World's
Urban Poor (4 units)
Betty Sue Brewster,
Associate Professor of Language and Culture Learning
Fall 2005 Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:
This course is based on the assumption that the incarnation of
Christ provides a Biblical model for ministry and that His teaching and example
have particular relevance for those who choose to be His servants among the
unreached poor. We will seek to gain a Scriptural and experiential perspective
for ministry among the world's urban poor. Course research will include
resources from Biblical, community, and historical sources. We will discuss
principles of self-denial and service in order to bring justice and principles
of the Kingdom of God to the poor, and to gain intimacy with our Lord. Participants
engage in practical experiences among the poor and become involved with poor
individuals or families to learn about them, to intercede for them, and to stay
overnight three nights with them.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
· Experience and evaluate various ministries among the poor.
·
Gain an understanding of
Scriptural teaching regarding aspects of poverty and ministry.
·
Interact with people in poverty
and learn from them.
COURSE FORMAT:
Class activities include instruction, discussion of readings,
feedback on fieldwork, guest lectures, intercession, and class member
presentations.
REQUIRED READING: (If you have previously read any of the required
texts, please select an alternative text from the recommended reading list or a
book approved by the faculty member.)
Adeney, Miriam. God's Foreign Policy. Eerdmans, 1993.
Brewster & Brewster. Bonding
and the Missionary Task. Lingua
House.
Christian Witness to the Urban Poor.
Lausanne Occasional Papers #22.
Grigg, Viv. Companion to the Poor.
MARC
Perkins, John. With Justice for All.
Regal.
Facts for Life. New York: UNICEF. (can be downloaded at::
http://www.unicef.org/ffl/)
RECOMMENDED READING: (Read & report at least 5 books from these or other
selections in the syllabus):
Campolo, Anthony & Tony. Let
Me Tell You a Story. Word, 2000.
Chambers, Robert. Whose Reality Counts:
Putting the First Last. Stylus,
1997.
Davey, Cyril. Kagawa of Japan.
Reproduced by Lingua House.
Kozol, Jonathan. Rachel and Her Children. NY: Crown Publishers, 1988.
Kraybill, Donald. The Upside-Down Kingdom.
Herald Press, 1994.
Myers, Bryant. The New Context of World
Mission. MARC, 1996.
Perkins, John. Let Justice Roll Down. Regal.
Sider, Ron. Cry Justice. IV
Press.
______. Rich Christians in an
Age of Hunger. World Books, 1997.
Sider, Ron, et al. Just Generosity.
Baker, 1999.
See the syllabus for other book selections. Note: Various of the books are
available on loan from the professor.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. In addition to readings, class discussions, and a Bible study,
each participant will engage in 5 field experiences (including 3 overnights)
among the poor, will keep a written journal of these experiences, and will
prepare a report of resources available to these communities.
2. Th.M. Students can choose among extra reading & interaction, extra
fieldwork, or extra Bible study.
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets Globalization
requirement in MAT program and MIN8 requirement in the M.Div. program.
FINAL EXAM: None.
Last
Date Edited: June 13, 2005