M5128C Developing Cross-Cultural Competence (Mission Fieldwork)

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Describe a number of key issues involved in a specific cross-cultural ministry.
2. Explain the implications for ministry of the interrelationships of culture and gospel within that culture.
3. Explain how some cultural elements in their own formation may need adjustments for effectual cross-cultural ministry.
4. Engage under direct supervision in a cross-cultural ministry experience.
5. Apply insights gained from the field experience to a program for personal preparation for cross-cultural ministry.

Section A: Preparation
Students must undertake supervised preparation for cross-cultural ministry exposure as a base of their field experience. The preparation should include appropriate readings pertinent to the specific cultural context to be experienced and, where practical, input from people who are familiar with that culture (e.g., members of the culture or workers within the culture).

Section B: Fieldwork
The student will spend at least two weeks immersed in an unfamiliar culture. This learning experience may be local or international.

1. Assessing Short Term Missions (25%)
   Word Limit: 1500
2. Cultural Analysis and Fieldwork Evaluation (50%)
   Word Limit: 3000
3. Critical Reflection (25%)
   Word Limit: 1500

• Livermore, David A. Serving With Eyes Wide Open: Doing Short-term Missions with Cultural Intelligence. Updated Edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2013.