EM069-912 - Intercultural Dynamics of Multicultural Ministry

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 9
    AQF level
  • Category advanced unit
    C
  • evangelism missiolUnit Discipline

Prerequisites

48 cps Level 8

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrates Specialised knowledge and understanding of, and research principles and methods used in, investigating intercultural dynamics when people from multiple cultures interact together in ministry situations.

B. Be able to

1. Evaluate Specialised methods and issues in the investigation of intercultural dynamics in multicultural ministry. 2. Integrate diverse scholarship, personal experience and research-derived perspectives in investigating the challenges of intercultural dynamics in multicultural ministry. 3. Research a multicultural ministry context using demographic data and ethnographic methods. 4. Present independent Research-Driven perspectives on the challenges of intercultural interactions in multicultural contexts.

C. Be in a position to

Applying research-based perspectives and skills from “Intercultural dynamics of multicultural ministry” to multicultural ministry practice throughout the world.

Content

Anthropological and sociological perspectives on belonging, identity and the interaction between groups Biblical, theological and different cultural perspectives on unity and community Models and conceptualisations of multiculturalism Majority and minority power dynamics and issues Ethnographic research methods and the ethics of human research Specific features of intercultural dynamics in various contexts of multicultural interaction (e.g. multicultural missionary teams, multicultural churches, church planting in multicultural cities, working with multiple cultures in a missions situation) Building a safe common space in multicultural ministry contexts Cross-cultural training for people from different cultures who are working together Leadership and decision-making in multicultural groups

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

Prescribed:

McIntosh, Gary, and Alan McMahan. 2012. Being the church in a multi-ethnic community: why it matters and how it works. Indianapolis, Ind.: Wesleyan Pub. House.

Recommended:

Branson, Mark Lau, and Juan Francisco Martínez. 2011. Churches, cultures & leadership: a practical theology of congregations and ethnicities. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic.

DeYmaz, Mark., Building a healthy multi-ethnic church. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, 2007.

Elmer, Duane. 1993. Cross-cultural conflict: building relationships for effective ministry. Downers Grove: IVP.

Garces-Foley, Kathleen. 2007. Crossing the ethnic divide: the multiethnic church on a mission, American Academy of Religion academy series. Oxford, UK; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press.

Gudykunst, William B. 2004. Bridging differences: effective intergroup communication. 4th ed. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications.

Hibbert, Evelyn, and Richard Hibbert. 2014. Leading Multicultural Teams. Pasadena: William Carey Library.

Hofstede, Geert H., Gert Jan Hofstede, and Michael Minkov. 2010. Cultures and organizations: software of the mind: intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Hughes, Dewi Arwel. 2012. Ethnic identity from the margins: a Christian perspective. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.

Lingenfelter, Sherwood G., and Marvin Keene Mayers. 2016. Ministering cross-culturally: a model for effective personal relationships. Third Edition. ed. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Meyer, Erin. 2016. The culture map: decoding how people think, lead and get things done across cultures. New York: PublicAffairs.

Milne, Bruce. 2006. Dynamic diversity: The new humanity church for today and tomorrow. Nottingam: Inter-Varsity Press.

Newbigin, Lesslie. 1989. The gospel in a pluralist society. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Eerdmans. Plueddemann, Jim. 2009. Leading across cultures: effective ministry and mission in the global church. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic.

Volf, Miroslav. 1996. Exclusion and embrace: a theological exploration of identity, otherness, and reconciliation. Nashville: Abingdon Press.