Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry

This subject aims at training future pastors and church leaders to lead Australasian churches with a world mission focus, in all of its biblical, historical, cultural and strategic dimensions.

Awards offering Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
• Master of Arts
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Leadership
• Master of Theological Studies

Unit Content

Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Define cross cultural ministry and critically analyse the significance of this understanding for local churches and their community and global responsibility;
2. Describe and evaluate a viable philosophy and strategy for cross cultural ministry in  local church and mission organization contexts;
3. Compare and contrast available methods for actively promoting the cause of global mission perspectives;
4. Evaluate the breadth of activities comprising the Church’s cross cultural ministry, both overseas and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other culturally and linguistically diverse background peoples within Australia;
5. Analyse the challenge and opportunities of cross cultural ministry to people in Australasia and beyond;
6. Critically reflect upon personal and corporate responsibility for cross cultural ministry in the fulfilment of the great commission.

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (on site)
• E-Learning (online)
• Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Critical Reflection 20%
• Comparative Book Review 30%
• Majoy Essay 40%
• Reflective Learning Journal 10%