MIS100: Survey of Missions — Prolegomena – Foundations, Methodologies, and Historiography of Global Missions

This episode serves as a foundational guide for a podcast series titled "Prolegomena," which explores the global history and theology of Christian outreach. The curriculum transitions away from treating evangelism as a sub-topic of scripture, arguing instead that the entire biblical narrative is a product of God’s overarching mission, or missio Dei. To humanize this history, the program utilizes a biographical methodology that balances the inspiring faith of pioneers with an honest critique of their cultural mistakes and colonial ties. Central to this study is the recovery of marginalized voices, highlighting the essential contributions of women and indigenous leaders who are often omitted from the historical record. Ultimately, the text aims to synthesize rigorous scholarship with real-world narratives, tracing how strategic church planting has evolved over two millennia.This podcast was created with the assistance of AI tools.