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'''Missiology''' is the area of [[practical theology]] that investigates the mandate, message, and work of the [[Christian]] [[missionary]].<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Missiology ''Dictionary.com S.v. "Missiology"]</ref> Missiology is a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural reflection on all aspects of the propagation of the Christian faith, embracing [[theology]], [[anthropology]], [[history]], [[geography]], theories and methods of [[communication]], [[comparative religion]], [[Christian apologetics]], methodology, and interdenominational relations. "Inherent in the discipline is the study of the nature of God, the created world, and the Church, as well as the interaction among these three."<ref>Morreau, A. S. "Missiology." Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Ed. Walter A. Elwell. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001. 780-83. Print.</ref> |
'''Missiology''' is the area of [[practical theology]] that investigates the mandate, message, and work of the [[Christian]] [[missionary]].<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Missiology ''Dictionary.com S.v. "Missiology"]</ref> Missiology is a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural reflection on all aspects of the propagation of the Christian faith, embracing [[theology]], [[anthropology]], [[history]], [[geography]], theories and methods of [[communication]], [[comparative religion]], [[Christian apologetics]], methodology, and interdenominational relations. "Inherent in the discipline is the study of the nature of God, the created world, and the Church, as well as the interaction among these three."<ref>Morreau, A. S. "Missiology." Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Ed. Walter A. Elwell. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001. 780-83. Print.</ref> |
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Academic missiology organizations include the American Society of Missiology<ref>{{cite web|title=American Society of Missiology annual meeting, June 18-20|publisher=[[Boston University]]|url=http://www.bu.edu/cgcm/2010/01/16/american-society-of-missiology-annual-meeting-june-18-20/|date=2010-01-16|accessdate=2010-08-14}}</ref> and the Evangelical Missiology Society.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emsweb.org/|accessdate=2010-08-14|title=Evangelical Missiology Society}}</ref> A ''Journal of Applied Missiology'' is published by [[Abilene Christian University]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Journal of Applied Missiology|url=http://www.bible.acu.edu/ministry/centers_institutes/missions/page.asp?ID=272|accessdate=2010-08-14}}</ref> Academic degrees specifically in missiology are granted by any number of theological schools and seminaries, including [[Fuller Theological Seminary]] <ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-08-14|title=Doctor of Missiology|publisher=[[Fuller Theological Seminary]]|url=http://www.fuller.edu/dmiss/}}</ref> and [[Boston University]].<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2010-08-14|url=http://www.bu.edu/cgcm/academics/cooperative-thd-in-missiology-with-gcts/|title=Cooperative ThD in Missiology with GCTS|publisher=[[Boston University]]}}</ref> Degrees in missiology were offered in 1950 by the [[University of Ottawa]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vbsvAAAAIBAJ&sjid=fNwFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6215,1728627&dq=missiology&hl=en|title=University of Ottawa|page=4|work=The Evening Citizen|date=1950-08-23|accessdate=2010-08-14}}</ref> |
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Because missiology considers both the positive and the negative consequences, as well as the strategies of the spread of Christianity, missiology also touches on the environmental impact of [[Evangelism|evangelization]] and charitable work, including practical facets of international [[politics]] and [[economic development]]. |
Because missiology considers both the positive and the negative consequences, as well as the strategies of the spread of Christianity, missiology also touches on the environmental impact of [[Evangelism|evangelization]] and charitable work, including practical facets of international [[politics]] and [[economic development]]. |
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Revision as of 18:11, 14 August 2010
Missiology is the area of practical theology that investigates the mandate, message, and work of the Christian missionary.[1] Missiology is a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural reflection on all aspects of the propagation of the Christian faith, embracing theology, anthropology, history, geography, theories and methods of communication, comparative religion, Christian apologetics, methodology, and interdenominational relations. "Inherent in the discipline is the study of the nature of God, the created world, and the Church, as well as the interaction among these three."[2]
Academic missiology organizations include the American Society of Missiology[3] and the Evangelical Missiology Society.[4] A Journal of Applied Missiology is published by Abilene Christian University.[5] Academic degrees specifically in missiology are granted by any number of theological schools and seminaries, including Fuller Theological Seminary [6] and Boston University.[7] Degrees in missiology were offered in 1950 by the University of Ottawa.[8]
Because missiology considers both the positive and the negative consequences, as well as the strategies of the spread of Christianity, missiology also touches on the environmental impact of evangelization and charitable work, including practical facets of international politics and economic development.
One goal of missiology is to distinguish between practices that are essential to Christianity which must be practiced by Christians in all cultures, and other strictly cultural expressions of Christianity that can vary between societies while still expressing the Christian faith.[9]
References
- ^ Dictionary.com S.v. "Missiology"
- ^ Morreau, A. S. "Missiology." Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Ed. Walter A. Elwell. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001. 780-83. Print.
- ^ "American Society of Missiology annual meeting, June 18-20". Boston University. 2010-01-16. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ "Evangelical Missiology Society". Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ "Journal of Applied Missiology". Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ "Doctor of Missiology". Fuller Theological Seminary. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Cooperative ThD in Missiology with GCTS". Boston University. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ "University of Ottawa". The Evening Citizen. 1950-08-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ Missiology.org - "Contextualization and Syncretism" by Dr. Gailyn Van Rheenen