Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 6-hour independent study weekly
Prerequisites
THEO1502 - Reading Cultures
Enrolment not permitted
1 of THEO2312, THEO8509 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Some experience of ministry
Topic description
This topic introduces students to cross-cultural ministry, via presentation and consideration of the following matters: thinking about culture; biblical and theological underpinnings for cross-cultural ministry; becoming a multicultural church; experience of migrant congregations and pastoral care in cross-cultural situations; sharing property and developing intentional migrant congregations; second generation issues; cross-cultural and diaspora theology; and skills for cross-cultural ministry.
Educational aims
The aims of this topic are to:
- allow the multicultural vision of the Kingdom of God to shape students' thinking and practice of ministry and mission
- recognise the significance of culture and cultural identity and demonstrate awareness of the dynamics of cultural interaction and communication across cultures
- understand the journey for Australian churches in becoming multi-cultural and the further steps required
- identify skills and practical models for leadership, mission, ministry, pastoral care and worship in cross-cultural contexts
Expected learning outcomes
On completing this topic, students will be able to:
- reflect biblically and theologically on ministry and mission in contemporary multi-cultural Australia
- articulate the history of immigration in Australia, the changing nature of Australian society, and strategies to overcome racism
- articulate a vision for cross-cultural ministry
- present different models for developing multi-cultural congregations and cross-cultural learning
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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