EM040-512 - Cross-Cultural Field Education
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2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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5AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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evangelism missiolUnit Discipline
Exclusions
Students may only take 24cps of "field education" units in all fields within a course.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the dimensions of and practical issues Related to cross cultural ministry, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice
B. Be able to
1. Describe the issues involved in cross cultural ministry
2. Under supervision, Observe cross cultural ministry
3. Demonstrate skills in cross cultural ministry
4. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on cross cultural ministry
C. Be in a position to
1. Relating perspectives from ‘Cross Cultural Field Education’ to contemporary Christian life and ministry contexts
Content
Section A: Preparation
Students must undertake supervised preparation for cross-cultural ministry exposure, so that they may benefit from their field experience. The unit should include input from people who have lived in the culture concerned, preferably from members of the culture, unless this is wholly impracticable.
Section B: Field Work
An experience of ONE of the following situations;
- A missionary trip of not less than 4 weeks’ residence in a culture other than the student’s own;
- Involvement of not less than 50 hours in some form of Christian work with people from a culture different than the student’s own (e.g., an overseas student group, ethnic church or fellowship);
- Satisfactory completion of a period of not less than 3 months in some form of Christian work with people from a culture different from the student’s own.
In each case, the following conditions apply:
- The field work is to be approved by the student’s approved institution;
- The student is to work under supervision of a person experienced in living in both the student’s culture and the culture in which the field work is taken;
- At least 30 hours are to be spent in direct contact with the people of the culture concerned, in active participation and communication as well as observation;
- The student is to observe the ways of life of the people of the culture visited and Christian ministries among them (by both nationals and others), and should keep a daily diary noting statements made and personal reflections;
- The field work is to be certified by a senior missionary or equivalent person with whom the student has served. To report on this Field work the student is to prepare a Bibliography and reflect both theologically on what has been witnessed and reflect on the literature read.
Section C: Evaluation and Reflection
Students are to spend some time in reflection upon their field work, including group discussion and a written individual reflection concerning problems encountered, issues raised and encouragements received, having regard to the literature on the subject and to the Scriptures.
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Delivery Mode
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Morling College19/02/202416/04/202408/11/2024On CampusEnquire