PC032-812 - Cross-Cultural Field Education

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category advanced unit
    C
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC713-4. 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

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, cross cultural ministry

B. Be able to

1. Examine the theoretical and practical issues in cross cultural ministry

2. Demonstrate skill in utilising scholarship and learning in reflecting on cross cultural field experience

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

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying Advanced perspectives and skills from ‘Cross Cultural Field Education’ to ministry practice and Christian living 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:

  1. A missionary trip of not less than 2 weeks’ residence entirely in a culture other than the student’s own;
  2. Involvement of not less than 30 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);
  3. A comparable immersion experience that allows at least 25 hours in direct contact with the people of the culture concerned, in active participation and communication as well as observation;


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 25 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.

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.