MB506 Developing Leaders for Cross-Cultural Ministries (4 units)

Timothy K. Park, Director of Korean Studies Program and Associate Professor of Asian Mission
Spring 2003 Pasadema

DESCRIPTION:

Cross-cultural missionary work has been carried on mainly by people who were spirit-filled and capable to communicate in the native language of the people they served and in culturally acceptable ways. Leaders who are concerned with the effective communication of the gospel of the kingdom should be able to learn the native language and culture of the people they will serve. This course is designed to help develop Korean leaders for cross-cultural ministries. It will address the issues of Korean leadership development for cross-cultural ministries.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Develop an awareness of linguistic and cultural obstacles that impede the effectiveness of Korean missionary efforts.
• Develop cultural awareness and sensitivity in an effort to more effectively communicate the Gospel.
• Learn how to be more effective in cross-cultural ministries

COURSE FORMAT:

The class is a one-week intensive course. Based on case studies of some key Korean leaders in mission fields, the professor and students will derive the principles and practice of Korean leadership development for effective cross-cultural ministries.

 

Bosch, David J. (Trans. By Kim Byung-Gil and Chang Hoon-Tae), 변화하고 있는 선교 (Transforming Mission).Seoul: Christian Literature Crusade, 2000.
Clinton, J. Roert (Trans. by Lee Soon-Jung), 영적 지도자 만들기 (The Making of a Leader). Seoul: Bethany Publishing House, 1993.
Hesselgrave, David. J. (Trans. by Kang Sung-Sam), 선교 커뮤니케이션론 (Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally). Seoul: Word Press, 1999.
Winter, Ralph D. and Steven C. Hawthorne, Ed., (Trans. by Chung Ok-Bae), 미션 퍼스펙티브 (Perspectives on the World Christian Movement). Seoul: YWAM Publishing, 2000.

RECOMMENDED READING

Cho, David J. 민족과 종교(People and Religion). Seoul: Byeol. 1991.Choi, Chan Young. 최찬영 이야기(Chan Young Choi Story). Seoul, Korea: Joy Mission, 1995.
Chun, Chae Ok. 파키스탄, 나의 사랑(Pakistan, My Love). Seoul: Tyrannus Books, 1992.
Kraft, Charles H. Anthropology for Christian Witness. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books. 1996.Lee, Dong Hwee.일명 깡통교회 이야기,(A Story of the Can Church) Seoul, Tyrannus. 1996.Pang, Ji-Il. 복음역사 반백년(A Half Centennial Labor for the Gospe)l. Kwang Ju,Korea: Bando MunHwa Sa, 1986.
_________. 임마누엘(Immanuel). Seoul: Sunkyo Munhwasa. 1996.
Park, Timothy K., 한인선교 패스파인더(Mission Pathfinder), Seoul: Institute for Asian Mission, 2001.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Reading reports of 250 words for each required reading (total of 1500 pages)2. One 3750 word research paper on a Korean leader who has made a significant contribution in cross-cultural ministry.3. Th.M. students are required either to read 300-500 additional pages or write additional 1250 to 2500 words in their term paper.

PREREQUISTES: Korean-language speaker

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.

Last Date Edited: December 1, 2002