26 lecture hours

1. The origins and history of Mission Theology in the 20th century. Mission Theology as a special theological science rooted in Revelation. The historical development of Theology in necessary dialogue with other sciences, both theological and secular.
2. Preconciliar papal teaching relating to Mission Theology.
3. The Mission Theology of the Second Vatican Council, with special reference to Ad Gentes:
   • Doctrinal foundations of Mission Theology
   • The nature of missionary work
   • From missions to mission of the local Church
   • The missionary vocation of the whole Church
   • The Theology of the special missionary vocation
   • The organisation and methods of missionary work
   • Co-operation and partnership in Mission
4. The Declaration of the Second Vatican Council on non-Christian religions: Nostra Aetata. The post-conciliar theologies concerning the values of non-Christian religions and their consequences for missionary attitudes and methods. a) The absolute uniqueness of Christ and the universality of his Mission b) The universality of salvation and missionary motivation c) The Theology of race and tribe.
5. The mission of the Church in the world according to Gaudium et Spes. The Theology of development. The International Theological Commission on Salvation and Development. The relationship between evangelisation and development. The Synod of Bishops on Justice in the World (1971). An introduction to social analysis and education for justice and peace.
6. The Theology of Mission in the context of the Declaration on Religious Liberty. The Theology of Conversion in the context of ecumenism. The relationship between evangelisation and ecumenism. Secularisation and evangelisation.
7. Biblical theological models for the understanding of Mission.
8. Evangelisation in the modern world: a detailed analysis of Evangelii Nuntiandi.