3000

This course is an introduction to biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic perspectives of Christian mission and missional living with a special focus on emerging issues in missiology and ministry in global contexts. Prerequisites: CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312.

This course examines various components of intercultural perspectives, focusing on cultural intelligence, with implications for effective intercultural communication of the gospel in organizational, generational, and multicultural settings, intercultural ministry, and intercultural relationships. Attention is given to biblical and theological foundations for intercultural ministry paradigms and community development.

This course seeks to understand and appreciate Christianity in various areas of the world. Students will consider issues such as Christianity amidst displaced peoples, carried social constructs, sociopolitical and environmental concerns, poverty, migration, gender and ethic challenges, and land-related conflicts. To understand these issues properly, attention is given to historical and related foundations, and intercultural application. 

This is a short-term travel course that involves students in firsthand observation and participation in Christian missions and/or community development in context. The specific content of the course varies according to the nature of the work in the locations of study.