THEO 521: Biblical Theology of Mission
An intensive course exploring God’s mission from Genesis to Revelation, with theological, historical, and pastoral application for the church today.
Biblical TheologyMissionNew TestamentOld Testament
Course Overview
Course Description
This course explores the foundations of Christian mission as presented in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Students will examine God’s redemptive purpose in the Old Testament, the mission of Christ in the Gospels, the expansion of the Gospel in Acts, and the theological significance of mission for the life of the church today.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the biblical-theological unity of God’s mission.
- Trace major mission themes across the canon.
- Relate biblical mission theology to the church’s present calling.
- Apply the doctrine of mission to pastoral ministry and discipleship.
Course Structure
The course is arranged into a sequence of lessons with video lectures, downloadable notes, and guided reflection.
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Lessons in this Course
Lesson 1
Lesson 1: The Mission of God in Creation and Covenant
An introduction to mission as grounded in creation, fall, promise, and covenant.
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Lesson 2
Lesson 2: Israel’s Calling Among the Nations
The role of Israel in God’s redemptive purpose for the nations.
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Lesson 3
Lesson 3: The Mission of Christ in the Gospels
How the ministry of Jesus fulfills and advances the mission of God.
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Lesson 4
Lesson 4: Mission in Acts and the Apostolic Church
The spread of the Gospel from Jerusalem outward in the power of the Spirit.
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Lesson 5
Lesson 5: Pauline Mission Theology
Paul’s theology of mission, church, gospel, and the nations.
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Lesson 6
Lesson 6: The Church and Mission Today
The implications of biblical mission theology for the life and calling of the church.
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