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Nations Subjects
Anthropology
An introduction to cultural anthropology that pays special attention to applying the insights of anthropology to the communication of the Gospel cross-culturally. The course focuses on cultural processes as well as on cultural patterning. Particular attention is given to the processes of cultural change and their use in the transmission of the Christian message and the growth of Christian communities.
   Mission Structures
An overview of the importance of Mission Stuctures, and as a case study, provides an overview of the history, philosophy, practice, processes, vision and direction of World Outreach International.
Missionary Life
Missionary life has unique pressures. With right preparation, these pressures can strengthen us and our families and facilitate effective ministry. Tools will be given to enable the individual and family to have a fulfilled first term on the field, and by then see the possibilities of greater achievements in the future.
Historical Insights
An overview of the development of the Christian movement to learn how the church has grown and developed. Then be able to apply and use the insights learned in present mission and church work.
Administrating your Ministry
A look at the general administrative processes that have to be addressed in order for effective ministry to take place as well as the priority of the various processes. Practical skills/tools/suggestions on how to deal with each of these areas is given.
   Cross Cultural Communication
A study of the principles and processes of communication, including communicating from one culture to another. In particular, this topic will focus on the communication of the gospel, with special attention being paid to the incarnation as God's example of how to communicate cross culturally.
Animism and Mission
An in-depth study of animistic worldview and the expression of this in the lives and rituals of the people. Particular emphasis will be given to Christian evangelism, discipleship and church development, in its confrontation with animistic practices and institutions - witchcraft, sorcery, shamanism, possession, priesthoods, ancestor beliefs, and prophetic movements, etc.
Culture and Language Acquisition
The main function of a missionary is to make disciples. In order to do this, the missionary has to be effective in communicating, which usually means learning a foreign language and culture. Focusses will be to understand the reason for learning a language, learn techniques for language learning, understand that language and culture are closely related and get the confidence to know that they can learn a language.
Signs and Wonders Cross Culturally
This course is a sequel to the animism topic. Signs and Wonders Cross Culturally provides tools to minister in situations where overt spirit world beliefs, contact and overt operation are endemic. It teaches how to do this in such a way that it results in stable church growth, and brings maximum glory to God.
   Cross Cultural Church Planting
An overview of church planting principles to inspire, inform and equip cross cultural workers to be effective church planters. So that chains of churches can be planted in a form suited to the targeted culture using methods that are repeatable to the local believers they train in those churches.
World Religions
Most nations do not have only one prominent religion. World Religions gives an overview of the world view and philosophies held by the major world religions.
Missionary Strategy
Reaching those that have not yet heard the gospel cannot be done randomly. It is important to strategise so that the job can be completed as fast and effectively as possible. Missionary Strategy is designed to help us learn a process of effective strategisation, including learning from the successes and failures of others.
Leadership Selection and Development
An understanding of the social and organisational context in which leadership takes place, the role of a leader in an organisation, what designates Christian leadership, as well as theory, processes and practical outworking of Christian leadership development.
Interpersonal Relationships
Understanding ourselves as individuals and as a part of a team are crucial in cross cultural ministry. Insights, tools and strategies will prepare cross cultural workers to handle the complex interpersonal relationships and resolve interpersonal conflict that arises when working together with people from different backgrounds.
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