Theology of Persecution and Discipleship PS-7103

A course on the persecution and discipleship. Topics:

• nature and causes of persecution
• contemporary persecution and global issues
• Biblical theology of persecution for righteousness' sake
• tactics and responses to persecution
• forgiveness, trauma, healing and couseling

The course is based on material produced by Open Doors, Canada.

Main texts for the course:

• Taylor, Van der Meer & Reimer: Sorrow & Blood (2012)
  
• Penner: In the Shadow of the Cross (2004)
  
• Boyd-MacMillan: Faith That Endures (2006)
  
• Estabrooks & Cunningham: Standing Strong Through the Storm (2013)
  
• Sauer & Howell: Suffering, Persecution and Martyrdom (2010)
  

3 credit course