EM040-812 - Cross-Cultural Field Education

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • evangelism missiolUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code EM640. Students may only take 24cps of "field education" units in all fields within a course.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Research-Aware 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. Examine the issues involved in cross cultural ministry

2. Under supervision, Observe cross cultural ministry

3. Demonstrate skills in cross cultural ministry

4. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on cross cultural ministry

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives from ‘Cross Cultural Field Education’ to contemporary Christian life and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

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);
  • The field work is to be certified by a senior missionary or equivalent person with whom the student has served.

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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