BS9313B Bible for Holistic Mission
Description
How can the Bible shape mission, ministry and formation? Join Rev Dr Arseny Ermakov to find out! The Bible for Holistic Mission unit helps you develop the skills to interpret and use Scripture creatively and responsibly across diverse contexts, while also engaging critically with the ways it can be misunderstood or misused.
Level
Postgraduate Elective
Semester
Semester 1 2027
Delivery Mode
Online
Dates
22 February - 28 May 2027
A weekly virtual classroom session will take place on Wednesdays at 12.30 to 1.30 pm AEDT/AEST
We recommend that you allocate 15 hours a week for all study activities.
Lecturer/s
Reverend Dr Arseny Ermakov
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
Learning Activities
This unit applies a constructivist approach to HEd pedagogy attuned to online or blended delivery. Teaching and learning in the unit occur through various student-centred learning experiences. Apart from undertaking assessment-for-learning tasks, students will engage with guided readings, exegetical exercises, knowledge application exercises, reflections, video lessons, etc. Online tutorials and workshops will provide spaces for peer-to-peer learning and developing discipline-specific and soft skills.
* This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.
Assessments
Assessment 1 – 5%
Assessment 2 – 50%
Assessment 3 – 30%
Assessment 4 – 15%
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Examine the role and place of Scripture in the life of community of faith.
- Assess the use of the Bible in different ministerial and missional contexts.
- Apply exegetical skills to selected Scriptural passages.
- Critically reflect on the uses of the Bible for personal and communal formation.
- Develop strategies for intentional use of Scripture in a particular ministerial/missional context.
Text Books
There is no required text for this unit.