Details for CCM209 Pentecostal Ministry in Spirit World Aware Contexts

Explore the varied beliefs and rituals prevalent in society through a biblically informed perspective. Students will explore ministry methodologies crucial for effectively integrating spiritually attuned individuals into the Christian faith. The subject encompasses an in-depth investigation of various interpretations of the spiritual realm across major world religions, including an analytical examination within Christianity itself.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CCM209
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify the key concepts and practices of animism, both as experienced in the world today and as evidenced in the Bible;
2. Analyse the reasons for the pervasiveness and persistence of animism despite contact with other major religions including Christianity;
3. Explain important principles involved in discipling Animists;
4. Distinguish the key ways animism interacts with other aspects of social and religious experience;
5. Analyse Christian ministry concepts, including power encounter, functional substitutes, ministry to fear, tendency to nominalism, tendency to ritual rather than relationship;
6. Examine the challenges of animism for current missionary strategy.

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face-to-face (onsite)
• E-Learning (online)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Book Review (20%)
• Field Interview and Report (30%)
• Major Essay (50%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided