GLM - Global Ministries

This course addresses the role culture plays when communicating and practicing the basic beliefs of historic Christianity. Students will be introduced to intercultural communication theory; asked to analyze how to appropriately convey and practice Christian doctrine in a variety of intercultural settings; and expected to prepare and present an original, scriptural, theologically informed, and cultural relevant dialogue, teaching lesson or sermon. Prerequisite: BIL-202, REL-270, and THE-233.

This course introduces students to the field of language acquisition, particularly as it relates to learning a new language in an intercultural context. In addition to the basics of phonology, morphology, and syntax, the course addresses challenges associated with learning a second language. Reproducible strategies are learned that can be used even in contexts where a language is not written down.

This course provides an overview of the global expansion of Christianity from apostolic times to the present day. This is accomplished by focusing on core elements and prominent characteristics of Christian faith and practices, featuring key persons that have contributed to spreading Christianity around the world, and promoting reflection regarding how it is contextualized in each place and time.

The global ministry internship is an opportunity for students to gain experience in global ministry under the supervision of a global ministry professional. Internships must be completed in a global cultural context significantly different from the student's home culture, internationally or domestically. Internships require 126 hours of service during a 10-week or 5-week term. Students will meet regularly with their ministry supervisor, receive coaching from their faculty supervisor, submit self-evaluation and reflection reports as assigned, and debrief the experience with their faculty supervisor. International internships must be approved by the Academic Affairs office. The course may be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Prerequisite: completion of at least 30 credits in the Global Ministries major and permission of the student's advisor.

This course focuses on a holistic Christian approach of bringing the Good News of Jesus to peoples and societies around the world. Emerging trends and current challenges are examined in the light of biblical, historical and theological perspectives and current social, political and religious realities. Strategies are practiced that move students from learners and observers to thriving long-term participants, co-workers, and leaders.