Objectives : The course explores the historical journey of the missionary Church through a theological reading of historiography, grounded in the missio Dei , highlighting decisive turning points in evangelization that have reshaped missionary meaning and practice, particularly in the light of Vatican II and the modern era.

Learning outcomes : By the end of the course, students will be able to: (1) critically reinterpret mission not only as a set of theological ideas but as historically embodied within concrete cultural and ecclesial contexts; and (2) interpret mission history as a living witness manifested in missionary figures, practices, and experiences.

Contents : The course examines key breakthroughs in evangelization in the modern era through three integrated stages: (1) the analysis of selected emblematic cases of evangelization; (2) the identification of missiological turning points, with particular attention to creative paradigms and the hermeneutics of continuity and discontinuity; and (3) the evaluation of their significance for the missionary reform of the Church in the present historical context. Mission history is studied from a missiological perspective in dialogue with historical methods, without adherence to a single historiographical framework.

Methodology : In addition to the presentation of core themes, the course includes structured moments for critical questioning and shared reflection, fostering intercultural dialogue.

Means of evaluation : At the end of the course, students will be required to write a paper.