In this seminar students research, present and discuss the mission of God in terms of the biblical framework of cosmic reconciliation and the missiological implications of ecotheology. ecojustice, and ecopraxis. Students explore ecomissiological perspectives in terms of mitigation and disaster response and create ways of speaking ecoprophetically in contemporary societies. Students also address ways in which ecotheology may be contextualized in global cultural settings.
This course helps students develop research and presentation skills at graduate level, to understand and engage in original research in ecotheology that informs ecomission.
Christian mission in the face of "natural" and increasingly human-induced disasters requires well-thought-out, biblically informed, culturally relevant, and practical responses.
Salvation in the bible is nothing less than the renewal of and reconciliation with God of all things. Any approach to holistic mission needs to be informed by such an expansive view to counter purely individualistic approaches.
Human sinfulness leads invariably to environmental degradation which increases human suffering and misery. This course develops a cosmic view of reconciliation that informs authentic Christian mission thinking and praxis.
All mission needs to be contextually informed. This course requires students to present a well-contextually thought-out missional response to mitigation and disaster response.
God's cosmic reconciliation implies that ecomission is conducted in all cultural contexts. This course provides students with the opportunity to reflect on how different cultures present different challenges and require culturally appropriate solutions.
Ecomission necessarily involves ecojustice and ecopraxis. This course focuses on practical outcomes from biblical ideas of cosmic reconciliation.
Students are confronted with the global injustices of environmental disasters and need to reconsider aspects of their own theology in a cohesive, practical, and missional manner.
