Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manaoag

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
Student Syllabus
Course Code: RE 107 Credit: 3 units
Course Title: Missiology Prerequisite: None

Class Meeting Information

This course is both asynchronous and synchronous session for 18 weeks including the
four (4) major examinations. The Blackboard Ultra of UST is the primary platform to be
used for online meetings, delivering lessons, activities, and online exams. Other medium
for delivering lessons also like Zoom, Google Classroom, etc. will be used when
necessary.
Class Schedule:
T/F: 2:30PM-4:00PM
The length of time allotted for online meeting is up to 45 minutes only. The remaining
time is for you to learn independently such as reading posted learning materials
(modules) and answering the activities, assignments, or quizzes assigned every
lesson/module.
Note: If you fail to attend in an online discussion because of various reasons like internet
connection and the like, you may watch its recorded video which will be posted to your
Blackboard Ultra account.

Instructor Information

Instructor:
Name: Sr. Imelda R. Ferrer, OP, Ed.D
Email: imeeferrer2003@yahoo.com

Sr. Imelda R. Ferrer, OP. Ed.D is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Theology at

University of Sto. Thomas. She is the Dean of College of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-
Manaoag and also an instructor for Religious/Values Education subjects.

You may contact her at her available time if you have more inquiries through any of the
above-mentioned contact information or you can directly approach her at Dean’s Office,
1st floor College Building.

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive study of the biblical and theological foundations for
doing mission in a contemporary world context. The meaning, methods and models of doing
mission will be covered and explored from a Trinitarian perspective. The need for theological
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orientation arises as the church engages in mission; therefore, a missional understanding of
the church will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to doing theology in the
postmodern era. The role of the church in ministering to a contemporary world context will
be emphasized.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO)

After completing this course, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1. present & defend the biblical and theological foundations for mission &
evangelism;
2. list different ways the church has understood the missionary task historically,
with special attention to the 20th & 21st Centuries;
3. share with others and lead a prayer group around the astonishing growth and
diversity of global Christianity;
4. summarize, present & critique-defend outstanding issues facing the worldwide
Church today, including a missional life style, the contextualization of the
gospel, the nature and practice of wholistic evangelism, the gospel in its
relation to (non-)Western cultures, the "spirituality" of mission, globalization,
gender, techno-culture, partnership, generational shifts, institutionalization,
and the uniqueness of Jesus Christ in a religiously pluralistic world; and
5. access, summarize, and critique current missiological resources.

Course Outline and Time Allotment

Orientation Week (Week 0)
Orientation Getting to know each other and familiarization with the Blackboard Ultra.
Objectives By the end of this orientation week, students should be able to:
Navigate around the course site (Blackboard Ultra)
Explore the Blackboard Ultra and its features
Understand the content of the course syllabus
Assessments None

Week 1

Module 1 Mission in the Contemporary Missiology

Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  explain the concept of Missiology in the Vatican II;
 discuss mission as evangelization; and
 recognize the importance of missiology for the local churches.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 Mission in the Theology of Vatican II
2 Mission in Post conciliar Thought
Long Quiz

Week 2
Module 2 Mission in the Contemporary Missiology (Cont.)
Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
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Outcomes  debate on the concept of mission;
 describe mission as ecumenical dialogue, inculturation, dialogue with
other religions and human promotion; and
 discover the emerging trend of mission.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 Emergent Dimensions of Mission Thought Exercises
2 Tendencies and Factors Influencing Mission Thinking Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 3
Module 3 Mission and the Growth of Missiology in Theological Education
Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  define what is missiology;
 determine how missiology was developed as theological discipline; and
 recognize the importance of missiology as theological discipline.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 The Term Missiology Exercises
2 Development of Missiology as Theological Discipline Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 4
Module 4 Mission and the Growth of Missiology in Theological Education (Cont.)
Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  discuss the different concerns and problems about missiology; and
 explain the task of missiology.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 The Object of Missiology Exercises
2 Challenges and Function of Missiology Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 5
Preliminary Examination

Week 6
Module 5 Mission as Conversion
Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  define precisely the concept and goal of Christian Mission;
 discuss the nature of Christian Mission and questions concerning attitudes
towards religion and culture; and
 identify different arguments of Catholic Authors and Schools about
mission.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 Catholic Authors and Schools of Thought on Mission as Exercises
Conversion
2 Protestant Authors and Schools of Thought on Mission as Exercises
Conversion
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 Long Quiz

Week 7
Module 6 Mission as Conversion (Cont.)
Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  define precisely the concept and goal of Christian
Mission;
 discuss the nature of Christian Mission and questions
concerning attitudes towards religion and culture; and
 identify different arguments of Catholic Authors and
Schools about mission.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 The Orthodox Theology of Mission as Divinization Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 8
Module 7 Mission as Church Planting and Church Growth
Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  define mission as church planting and church growth;
and
 identify the focus dimension of mission.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 Catholic Mission Theology and the Church Planting Exercises
2 Catholics and Protestants on Young and Mature Churches Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 9
Midterm Examination

Week 10
Module 8 Mission as Adaption and Inculturation
Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  discuss how mission adapts on cultural diversity;
 determine the view of different authors and schools
about inculturation of mission; and
 enumerate and explain different papal decrees
concerning adaptation in catholic missiology.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 Adaptation in Catholic Missiology Exercises
2 Papal Teaching on Adaptation Before Vatican II Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 11
Module 9 Mission as Adaption and Inculturation (Cont.)
Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  discuss how Vatican II opened up new perspectives on the value of
culture;
 reflect on a more profound process of incarnating the gospel into local
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 culture; and
 explain mission as communication in protestant missiology.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 Inculturation in Conciliar and Post conciliar Catholic Mission Exercises
Theology
2 Mission as Communication in Protestant Missiology Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 12
Module Mission as Dialogue with the Religions
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STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
 enumerate and explain different fulfillment theory of
religions which inspired the teaching of the Vatican II;
and
 trace how protestant theology emerge.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 The Fulfillment Theory of Religions Exercises
2 Protestant Theology of Religions Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 13
Module Mission as Missio Dei and Service of God’s Reign
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Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  discuss how world war II prepared the ground for the emergence of
mission;
 articulate the conviction that missiology is rooted and based on the
doctrine of Trinity.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 The Salvation History-Model in Missiology Exercises
2 The History-of -the-Promise Model Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 14
Semi-final Examination

Week 15
Module Mission as Ecumenical Dialogue
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Learning STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Outcomes  define ecumenism;
 recognize the importance of ecumenical dialogue in the
Church’s mission; and
 determine how Vatican II opens for ecumenical
dialogue.
Lesson Topics Assessment

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 Task/Tools
1 Classic Theological Dialogue Exercises
2 Issues in Catholic-Evangelical Dialogue Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 16
Module Mission and the Contextual Theologies
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STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
 discuss the trends in Third World theologies from a Catholic perspective;
 show the significance of dialogue with contextual theologies for
promotion of Christian mission; and
 present ecumenical dialogue as new trend in mission studies.
Lesson Topics Assessment
Task/Tools
1 Historical Background Exercises
2 Continental Perspectives Exercises
Long Quiz

Week 17
Comprehensive Final Examination

Learning Resources

Textbook ( Francis Anekwe Oborji, CONCEPTS OF MISSION)

Course Assessment

Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for failing grade are:
 Grave misconduct and/or cheating during examinations.
 Unexcused absences of more than 20% of required number of meetings per term.
 A failing academic standing and failure to take graded exams.

Course Policies
 You are expected to learn independently.
 Submit your requirements on time or else there will be a corresponding deduction
point.
 You are required to wear appropriate dress code in an online class.
 You are required to uphold intellectual honesty in all class requirements and
activities. This includes the need to use quotation marks for verbatim statements
lifted from another work and to cite all sources in research work through
footnotes and/or bibliographies.
 The Student Handbook will serve as your guide for all school policies.
 Other policies will be announced in class by each course facilitator.

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Grading System

Numerica Percentage The components for grading will include only the following:
l Grade Equivalence
1.00 98-100 Quizzes Class Participation Exams
1.25 97-95 Behavior Attendance Projects
1.5 92-94
The weight requirement for grading is as follows:
1.75 89-91
2.0 86-88
Quizzes 30%
2.25 83-85
Behavior 10%
2.5 80-82 Class Participation 10%
2.75 77-79 Attendance 10%
3.0 75-76 Major Exam 40%
5.0 74 below Total Points 100%

Note: The quiz component will include exercises, assignments, and activities, and others (which
constitute of 50% of the overall quiz component); and a long quiz (50%).

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