Contextual Theology: Contemporary Issues
28 April - 4 July 2025
FORUM ONLINE ONLY
This course extends the focus on explicitly contextual theologies, by exploring their application to a range of contemporary missiological issues, including Identity, Globalisation and Power, Engagement with Other Faiths, Integral Mission, Spirituality and Discipleship. Throughout the module, the issues are considered in the context of World Christianity and intercultural dialogue. For each topic, participants will analyse how the local and regional context shapes the development of contextual theologies, and how those theologies shape the missiological agenda. This course will be of particular interest to those who are engaged in intercultural ministry, and wish to enrich their missional practice through a process of considered theological reflection.
Course Tutor
Sue Barclay
BA (Hons) Latin & Physics, BA (Hons) Biblical & Intercultural Studies, MA in Aspects of Biblical Interpretation, PhD
Course Delivery
This course is delivered online, allowing students to work through each week’s material according to their own timetable.
Each week, students contribute to an online discussion, and participate in a scheduled live discussion (via videoconferencing) to share reflections on the week’s learning.