Religious Studies Coursework – Missionaries
A missionary is someone who travels the world, teaching people about God and their religion. The word ‘missionary’ comes from the Latin word ‘missa’ which means to go out. Every religion has their own missionaries but in this essay I am going to talk about the work of Christian missionaries.
Modern missionaries aim to spread the Word of God in other countries. They teach Christianity in non-Christian countries and support the faith in Christian countries. They sometimes leave well-paid jobs to go travelling because they feel that God is calling them to go out and help people. They can be part of organisations such as Horizons and Nations, who build Churches and schools in third-world countries, but also help people with their daily lives not just their spiritual lives by starting youth clubs and sport clubs where teenagers can have fun and meet new people. Some modern missionaries choose to convey their message through music instead of sermons and bible readings. Modern missionaries don’t only help people abroad, but also in Britain where they take groups of children and teenagers on retreats to learn about God and their faith.
