Globalization Final Review
Topics to Review

Prayer as Warfare
Short-term Mission
Partnerships
Contextualization
Tentmaking
Holism
Spiritual needs
Physical needs
Ecumenical movement
Globalization of Christianity
Charismatic Boom
Maturing Missionary movements
Discipleship
Global Culture
Fundamentalism
Materialism
Radical Reactions
Doors into Islam
Persecution and Religious liberty

What is the purpose of this video? Who is World Vision's audience? Is this a good way to raise support?

Watch and respond to this video. How does it make you feel about the world we live in. What are your expectations of the future? Does this video mean anything to missions?

Globalization
Mid-Term Review

Guthrie
Trends in 21 Century Missions
Churches and Missions Agencies
Supporting National Workers
Drop in number of Missionaries
Missionary Care
Theological Drift
Women in Missions
10/40 Window and unreached people groups
Urban Missions
Spiritual Warfare
Short-term Missions
Partnerships

Sanders
Marginal Ministry
Ministry of Youth
Ministry of Women

Geography
North, Central and South America
Africa
Europe

Course Syllabus MI 363
Intercultural Studies - Globalization
Eugene Bible College, Spring 2009

COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS
The mission of Eugene Bible College is to glorify God through Biblically-based college education that disciples and equips servants of Jesus Christ to become life-long learners who offer effective and relevant Spirit-filled ministry and leadership in the church and the world.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will analyze globalization from a Christian perspective. Through a combination of discussions, lectures, reading, class activities and assignments students will explore the coming challenges to Christian leaders of the global dynamics in the world today. The course will explore the complexity of leadership in global culture with an emphasis on issues of injustice, ethnicity, gender, religious pluralism and the poor.
Each student is encouraged to choose a particular area of the world and use the assignments to further deepen the understanding about that area its people, culture and present condition.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students taking this course will be able to articulate the current issues within globalization, post-modernism, and shifting social and economic powers as how they relate to Christianity and missions. They will also analyze and write about modern Christianity and mission including non-western perspectives.

During the course, students will compare different view-points and present solutions for different conflicts that may arise in missions today. Students will also experience different cultural social setting and respond using terminology and concepts presented in class and through assigned readings. Students will also utilize modern forms of communication including the Internet to not only receive but to contribute to the global discourse and exchange of information.

REQUIRED READING
Missions in the Third Millennium by Stan Guthrie, Paternoster Press, 2004.
Operation World by Patrick Johnstone and Jason Mandryk, 2001 Edition with 2005 Revision and Updates

OTHER READING INCLUDED IN THE TERM
Ministry at the Margins by Cherl J. Sanders, 1997

Course requirements

1. Assigned Readings: Read assigned sections for in-class and online discussions and enter your responses to the questions into the class blog at www.ebcglobalization.blogspot.com. These should be about 100 words long and should take into account other's entries as well as the posted question. These are posted on the Internet. There will be five for the term. - 10 %

2. Each week you will be assigned to learn a section of the globe. There will be a regional map quiz each Friday of the week. - 10%

3. Choose a modern missions organization and present a report about their ministry and scope. This paper should be about 200-300 words and should include at least 1 primary and 2 secondary sources (not just the missionary organization itself). DUE FRIDAY April 17, 2009 - 10%

4. Correspond with a non-traditional missionary and prepare a paper about their work and challenges. This should include primary sources by live or phone interview or emails, journal or blog. DUE FRIDAY April 24, 2009 - 10%

5. Identify and discuss perspective of a marginalized group within a particular area and discuss their role in missions. This should include 1 primary and 2 secondary sources. DUE May 15, 2009 - 10%

6. MIDTERM Includes information from first half of term May 1, 2009 - 10%

7. Participate in a cross-cultural experience this term and compare and contrast differences in culture, race, gender, social and economic perspectives. About 200-300 word response DUE FRIDAY, May 11, 2007 - 10%

8. Present research on a specific urban center in the world. This may include its historical and ethic make-up as well as economic and social issues. It should also include its unique challenges and opportunities for reaching its various people groups with the gospel. Discuss its spiritual setting and challenges. There will be 10 minute presentation and 5 minutes of discussion or questions. The presentation may be creative in form. This should include an annotated bibliography of 5 sources including 2 primary sources and 3 secondary sources. Students may uses sources from other assignments in class if applicable. Presented June 1, 2007 - 20%

9. FINAL Includes information from last half of term June 10, 1 p.m. - 10%
A primary source is first-hand and can be from an interview, journal, autobiography, radio, personal blog, television broadcast or memoir. A secondary source can be a newspaper, or magazine article, a book or a website specifically about a subject. A tertiary source includes encyclopedias and online information clearinghouses such Infoplease and Wikipedia and should only be used as a general reference and not a primary or secondary source for a paper or presentation.

All papers are due in class on their assigned days and are subject to 10-20% deduction for lateness. No paper will be accepted after June 3, 2007. EBC's policies of academic honesty and intellectual freedom and discourse will be upheld in this course as well as proper Internet etiquette.

Online Response #2

Look at this picture. Who do you think these people are? What do you think they do? What language might they speak? What country are they from and what do they believe?

Write your response and give your reasoning.

Online Response #1

Go to one of the Websites we looked at on Friday.
What can you learn about missions or the world from this site?
What are some of its benefits?
What are some of its limitations?

Here is a list of some of the sites we discussed:
http://www.ted.com
http://www.biblegateway.com
http://www.shorttermmissions.com
http://www.livemocha.com
and finally, as promised,
http://www.missionary-blogs.com/

Course Syllabus MI 363

Intercultural Studies - Globalization
Eugene Bible College, Spring 2008
M W F 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Bryan 102

www.ebcglobalization.blogspot.com

College Mission Statement & Goals

The mission of Eugene Bible College is to glorify God through biblically-based college education that disciples and equips servants of Jesus Christ to become life-long learners who offer effective and relevant Spirit-filled ministry and leadership in the church and the world.

Course Description

This course will analyze globalization from a Christian perspective. Through a combination of discussions, lectures, reading, class activities and assignments students will explore the coming challenges to Christian leaders of the global dynamics in the world today. The course will explore the complexity of leadership in global culture with an emphasis on issues of injustice, ethnicity, gender, religious pluralism and the poor.

Each student is encouraged to choose a particular area of the world and use the assignments to further deepen the understanding about that area its people, culture and present condition.

Course Objectives

Students taking this course will be able to articulate the current issues within globalization, post-modernism, and shifting social and economic powers as how they relate to Christianity and missions. They will also analyze and write about modern Christianity and mission including non-western perspectives.

During the course, students will compare different view-points and present solutions for different conflicts that may arise in missions today. Students will also experience different cultural social setting and respond using terminology and concepts presented in class and through assigned readings. Students will also utilize modern forms of communication including the Internet to not only receive but to contribute to the global discourse and exchange of information.

Required Reading

Missions in the Third Millennium by Stan Guthrie, Paternoster Press, 2004.

Faiths in Conflict? Christian Integrity in a Multicultural World by Vinoth Ramachandra, Intervarsity Press, 1999.

Course requirements

1. Assigned Readings: Read assigned sections for in-class and online discussions and enter your responses to the questions into the class blog at www.ebcglobalization.blogspot.com. These should be about 100 words long and should take into account other's entries as well as the posted question. These are posted on the Internet. - 10 %
2. Each week you will be assigned to learn a section of the globe. There will be a regional map quiz at the end of the week. -10%
3. Choose a modern missions organization and present a report about their ministry and scope. This paper should be about 200-300 words and should include at least 1 primary and 2 secondary sources (not just the missionary organization itself). DUE FRIDAY April 18, 2008 -10%
4. Correspond with a non-traditional missionary and prepare a paper about their work and challenges. This should include primary sources by live or phone interview or emails, journal or blog. DUE FRIDAY April 25, 2008 -10%
5. Identify and discuss perspective of a marginalized group within a particular area and discuss their role in missions. This should include 1 primary and 2 secondary sources. DUE May 16, 2008- 10%
6. MIDTERM Includes information from first half of term April 30, 2008-10%
7. Participate in a cross-cultural experience this term and compare and contrast differences in culture, race, gender, social and economic perspectives. About 200-300 word response DUE FRIDAY, May 5, 2007 -10%
8. Explore diversity within Christianity by participating in a public Christian expression other than a traditional service held at a Church or Bible College. Students will write a 200-300 word reaction paper using the terms and concepts discussed in class. DUE May 18, 2007 -10%
9. Present research on a specific urban center in the world. This may include its historical and ethic make-up as well as economic and social issues. It should also include its unique challenges and opportunities for reaching its various people groups with the gospel. Discuss its spiritual setting and challenges. There will be 10 minute presentation and 5 minutes of discussion or questions. The presentation may be creative in form. This should include an annotated bibliography of 10 sources including 3 primary sources and 4 secondary sources. Students may uses sources from other assignments in class if applicable. DUE May 22-June 6, 2007-10%
10. FINAL Includes information from last half of term June 14, 8 a.m. -10%

A primary source is first-hand and can be from an interview, journal, autobiography, radio, personal blog, television broadcast or memoir. A secondary source can be a newspaper, or magazine article, a book or a website specifically about a subject. A tertiary source includes encyclopedias and online information clearinghouses such Infoplease and Wikipedia and should only be used as a general reference and not a reference source for a paper or presentation.

All papers are due in class on their assigned days and are subject to 10-20% deduction for lateness. No paper will be accepted after June 2, 2007. EBC's policies of academic honesty and intellectual freedom and discourse will be upheld in this course as well as proper Internet etiquette.

Reading Discussion and Assignment Schedule Have reading and papers done by date below.

Week	Monday	Wednesday	Friday
3/31-4/4		Syllabus and Intro to course	Guthrie Intro, ch 1
4/7- 4/11	Guthrie ch 2,3	Ramachandra Ch 1	Guthrie ch 4,5
4/14 -4/18	Guthrie ch 6,7	Ramachandra Ch 2	Modern Missions paper due
4/21-4/25	Guthrie ch 8,9	Ramachandra Ch 3	Non-traditional Missionary report
4/28-5/2	Guthrie 10, 11	Midterm review	Midterm
5/5-5/9	C-C Exp. Report	Spiritual Growth Conference	Guthrie 12, 13
5/12-5/16	Guthrie 14, 15	Ramachandara Ch 4	Marginalized Group
5/19-5/23	Guthrie 17, 18	Honors Assembly	Guthrie 18, 19
5/26-5/30	Memorial Day	Ramachandra Ch 5	Guthrie 20, 21
6/2-6/6	Final Presentations	Final Presentations	Final Review
6/9-6/13		Thursday June 12 Final 8 a.m.

End of the Term

Congratulations on a term well spent! You guys did a great job in and outside of class. I am looking forward to see you at the Final, Thursday at 8 a.m. and the graduation ceremonies later that evening. If you are interested, I will be teaching Biblical Foundations for Missions next Fall MWF at 1 p.m. Be prepared to stay awake in class.

Have a great Summer.

Ministry Opportunities for the Summer

• Elderly and Aging

Eugene Rehab Contact: Kathleen Holloway 746-6581	McKenzie Nursing and Rehab Contact: Dennis Duerst 687-1310
Hillside Heights Contact: Lou Ann McQauiston 683-2155	River Park Living Center Contact: Linda Carigia 345-6199
Sawyer House Contact: Lynette Hass 338-8780

• Disabilities

Hilyard Community Center Contact: Twila Jacobsen 682-5311	McNaire House Contact: Rose Hay 342-7579
Easter Seal Treatment Center Contact: 344-2247	The ARC of Lane County Contact: Janet Rapoport 343-5256
Uhlhorn Program Contact: Kevin Anguick 345-4244	Willamalane Specialized Recreation Contact: Pam Caples 746-1669
Cal Young Middle School Contact: 687-3234	Special Olympics Contact: Emerald Valley Special Olympics 747-3536
YMCA Contact: Holly Anderson 686-9622	Early Education Program Easter Seals Contact: Jane Welch-Sprague 485-0368

• Poverty and Homelessness

St. Vincent de Paul Contact: Rebecca Larsen 687-5820	Catholic Community Services of Lane County Contact: Cheryl Larson 345-3628
Brethren Housing Contact: Oscar Heredia 726-8125	The First Place Center Contact: Bonnie Blomberg 342-7728
Family Shelter House Contact: Bonnie Blomberg 686-1262 Ext. 303	Grassroots Garden Project Contact: Food for Lane County 343-2822
Food for Lane County (Food Rescue Express) Contact: Sheila Norte 343-2822	Headstart Contact: Ruby Miller 747-2425
Willamalane Teen Center Contact: Jill Cuadros 736-4540	McKenzie Village (Willamalane) Contact: Jennifer 746-1669
Hosea Youth Services Contact: Mike 344-5583	Birth-to-Three Contact: Sarah or Thelma 484-5316
Big Brother Big Sister Contact: bbbs.org	Habitat for Humanity Contact: Mary Ann Meyers 744-1707

• Abuse

Relief Nursery Contact: Michelle Meador 343-9706

Jasper Mountain Center Contact: Cathy Goins (Wednesdays) 747-1235

• Illness and Dying

Sacred Heart Hospital Contact: Jill Day 686-3875 (Afternoons)

McKenzie-Willamette Hospital Contact: Thelma Clemens 741-4606

• Miscellaneous

Whittaker Center Public Safety Contact: Carrie Chouinard 682-5355

The SMART Reading Program Contact: Liz Degner 726-3302