A study of the basic principles of the theology of Paul as they apply to the mission church. Specific problems of the apostolic church in Asia and Europe will be considered from Acts and the Epistles of Paul covering, e.g., conversion, the convert and the church, church and society, and the role of the missionary. Application of these principles to contemporary mission situations and an evaluation of modern mission theology will be emphasized. A high degree of input is expected from class members who have missionary experience.

• Understand the missionary (contextual) basis for the Apostle Paul's theology
• Review the implications of Paul's Gentile mission for theology and mission.
• Demonstrate the difference between universal and culturally-specific aspects of mission.
• Show how Paul dealt with a variety of belief and behavioral problems in his churches.
• Discuss the relevance of Paul's "methods" for similar issues in mission today.

Lectures based on the textbook with reference to Biblical material and textbooks. Emphasis will be made on discussions of contemporary areas of theology and mission practice. Emphasis is on contextualized theology and contemporary situations in cross-cultural churches. Interest groups will report on a variety of topics.

Allen, Roland. Missionary Methods, Paul's or Ours? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1977.
Ziesler, John. Pauline Christianity. New York: Oxford University Press, 1991.
Gilliland, D. S. Pauline Theology and the Mission Church. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 1998.
Gilliland, D.S. MT521 Class Syllabus.
Other selected readings will be required as outlined.

From a variety of reserve books.

1. One paper of approximately 3750 words covering a Pauline theological issue which is also relevant to mission practice. OR
2. A 2 hour examination.
3. Required reading plus 500 additional pages.