Europe is perhaps the greatest challenge in mission today. Whilst the churches of the Global South continue to grow, Europe remains “the exceptional case” where secularity appears to be triumphing over religiosity at every turn.
To engage in Christian mission in the diverse, complex and intercultural Europe of today will require innovative thinking which relates the eternal unchanging truths of the gospel to the contextual realities of our continent.
Redcliffe’s unique MA in European Mission and Intercultural
Christianity combines the study of mission in Europe, with an
exploration of the way that past and current cultural influences shape
contemporary Christian mission.
Who is the course for?
- Are you already involved in or preparing for mission in Europe?
- Do you want to gain a greater understanding of the social, political and religious factors shaping life and Christianity in Europe?
- Are you seeking to study in-depth a particular European region relating to your work?
Course structure
Students complete two compulsory modules* and two optional modules from the choices below, including at least one core module**. The dissertation will be expected to have a European focus or application.
- Method and content in missiological study*
- Crucial issues for European mission and theology*
- Intercultural Christianity and the European regions**
- The practice of Christian mission in European contexts**
- Global leadership in intercultural contexts
- The mission of the Church in the context of post-colonialism and globalisation
- Bible engagement in intercultural contexts
- Just mission – justice issues in intercultural contexts
- Independant study module
The MA in European Mission and Intercultural Christianity is available in full-time, part-time or long weekend flexible learning mode.
For all modes, the taught
component of each module is delivered in intensive blocs, i.e lectures
run over several 2-4 day periods with time for personal study between
intensives. Studying the 'flexible learning mode' option
This
distance learning style course is ideal for mission practitioners working overseas or on home assignment, international students, and those who are unable to spend an extended period of time away from the workplace or home.
More information
A full list of module options is available for download using the link opposite. Detailed information and program specifications are available
here. Optional modules will run subject to sufficient numbers of students. Please do not hesitate to
get in touch if you have any questions, or use the links on the left.
The Postgraduate MA in European Mission and Intercultural Christianity is validated by the University of Gloucestershire.