MTHF40
Current Issues
in Ministry
Strand: Theology & Ministry
Module Director: John Williams
Offered: Term 3 Summer 2012-13 at York
campus
Timetable: Three Saturdays (20 April 2013, 11
May 2013 & 8 June 2013), 9am to 5pm.
Prerequisites: None
Module Description
This module contributes to postgraduate provision in Theology
& Religious Studies (Theology and Ministry). It allows students
to explore contemporary issues related to ministry in church
contexts including critical engagement with changing models and
patterns of ministry and their underlying theologies. The module
will draw on the expertise of scholars and practitioners in the
field in order to allow students to engage critically and
reflectively with ministry in a context that is relevant to their
professional development. This module can be delivered over two or
three day-long sessions or a period of evening sessions.
Set Texts
Indicative essential book provision (examples):
Davison, A. and Milbank, A. (2010) For the Parish: a
Critique of Fresh Expressions, London: SCM Press
Greenwood, R. (2002) Transforming Church: Liberating
Structures for Ministry, London: SPCK
Heywood, D. (2011) Reimagining Ministry,
London: SCM Press
Percy, M. (2010) Shaping the Church, Aldershot:
Ashgate
Pickard S (2009) Theological Foundations for
Collaborative Ministry, Aldershot: Ashgate
Indicative Journals/ Periodicals
(examples):
Ministry Today
Practical Theology
Theology
Assessment
One 6,000 word piece of written work (100% of the mark)