MTMM Sample: Missiology for the Margins

Send us Fan MailA lecture on mission from Rev'd Jon SwalesThis is a sample from the 'Mission, Theology and Ministry for the Margins Course. More details here. https://leeds-school-of-theology.org/mission-theology-ministry-for-the-margins/Leeds School of Theology are pleased and excited to partner with Lighthouse West Yorkshire in facilitating a dynamic learning community which will serve Christians already working alongside the marginalised or who have a heart to pioneer in this area.Lighthouse is a fresh expression of church that serves adults with multiple and complex needs including poverty, mental health, homelessness, trauma and addiction.Course OverviewThe course, will include passionate teaching which fuses together Biblical studies, theological reflection, interviews with people with lived experience, cultural analysis, historical case studies and cutting edge research on addiction and trauma to inspire and equip the church to engage with those on the margins in a way that looks and loves like Jesus.Topics IncludeVisions and Values of Healthy TheologyMissional Theology for the MarginsJustice and the Heart of GodThe Image of GodSuffering, Lament and Spiritual WarfareBuilding Community & Leading Accessible worship for Vulnerable AdultsWhy the Hell do Bad Things Happen?Addiction and RecoveryHelping without HurtingTrauma: Hope for Healing