Overview

Overview

This paper is presented in three parts. 

Part I, provides the grounding from literature in missiology, ethnomusicology and reseach methods. The missiological foundations rely heavily on the use of Five Marks of Mission and music–making is used to uncover ethnographic identity, build community and support ritual. The research uses interdisciplinary qualitative methods, consisting of three parts: (1) comparative subgroup case studies, using ethnographic tools to examine social hospitality gatherings, (2) event– centered analysis, using ritual criticism, to examine Eucharistic events and (3) missiological–ethnomusicological integrated reflection and analysis, featuring the experimental use of Ceilidhs to develop cross–cultural skills.

Part II commences with an outline of the context for the research. Chapters five, six and seven present data–collection, findings and analysi in relation to the social hospitality gatherings, Eucharistic events and Ceilidhs.

Part III reflects on the roles and relationships within the case study, including tracking changes in social orientations and an evaluation of leadership. Missional outcomes are detailed and proposals are offered for further study.