DM258/358.15 Martin Luther King Jr in the Quest of the Beloved Community

GradDip : Specialised Unit
MDiv : Specialised Unit
MTS : Missiology

An examination of the background, life and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. There is a focus on “Beloved community”, by which King expressed his dream of God’s coming realm as a global model for mission.

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

  1. Outline the background and major events of Martin Luther King Jr’s life.
  2. Evaluate King’s contribution within the United States and worldwide.
  3. Articulate the place of nonviolence and reconciliation as practices of Christian faith.
  4. Especially Level 3: Outline the relevance of King’s life for Christians today.
     

[Unit offered alternatively as CH258/358.15]
 

Unit Details
Pre-requisites: 30 points in DM or CH or CT or biblical studies - DM101 or equivalent if part of a major or sub-major
MDiv: 45 points in Foundational Studies
Assessment:
AssignmentWeight
Level 2:
One book review of 1,500 words(30%)
Tutorial presentation (equiv of 1,000 words)(20%)
One essay of 2,500 words(50%)
Level 3:
One book review of 1,500 words(30%)
Tutorial presentation (equiv of 1,000 words) (20%)
One essay of 3,000 words(50%)
Graduate:
One book review of 1,500 words(25%)
Seminar presentation (equiv of 1,500 words)(25%)
One essay of 3,000 words(50%)
Class Time: September Intensive unit
Faculty: Paul Dekar
Offered: 2012. As an Intensive. September 17-21 and 24-28; 9.30 am to 1.00 pm

Selected Bibliography

* = set texts recommended for purchase:
Carson, Clayborne and Kris Shepard (eds). A call to conscience: The landmark speeches of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Grand Central, 2002. CD-ROM also available
Carson, Clayborne and Peter Holloran (eds). A knock at midnight: Inspiration from the great sermons of Martin Luther King, Jr. London: Abacus, 1999. CD-ROM also available
Clayborne, Carson (ed.). The autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. London: Abacus, 2000
*Washington, James M. A testament of hope: The essential writings and speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. New York: HarperOne, 1986