Field Methods and Cultural Learning

A course in social organization.

About This Course

Course Name/Code: Field Methods and Cultural Learning, GCC 508
Description: A practical course in cross-cultural social organization to learn how to find the bridges and barriers in presenting the gospel. The course also includes the formulation of a mission strategy for planting effective indigenous churches.
*Prerequisites:   Credits/Hours: 2

Instructors and Texts

Instructors Who Teach This Course: Jim Hayes
Required Text(s) Students must purchase and possess the required text(s) by the first day of class. Order early:

  • Apeh, John E., Social Structure & Church Planting, Companion Press, 1989.
    • ISBN: 0-8054-3288-4
  • Lingenfelter, Sherwood. Transforming Culture: A Challenge for Christian Mission. Baker Books.
    • ISBN:  0-8010-2178-2
  • Lingenfelter, Sherwood, Agents of Transformation, Baker Books, 1996.
    •  ISBN 0-8010-2068-9
  • Mayers, Marvin K., Christianity Confronts Culture, Zondervan, 1987.
    • ISBN 0-310-28901-7

  • Purchase from MBS Direct.

Course Workload Preview

The following preview of anticipated course workload is subject to instructor change.

  • Read the required texts and write a 3-page, double-spaced analysis of *two of the books.
  • Write a  5-page critical analysis of Apeh’s book.
  • Do a field research project.

 

* = Planning to complete a Maranatha degree? Then. . .

  • Make sure you follow course prerequisites exactly.
  • Make sure you're taking courses that fulfill the Biblical Studies and General Studies Cores requirements and the requirements of your anticipated major (check catalog). Some test-out options are available for Core courses. 

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