Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Department of World Missions & Intercultural Studies
Foundations for Intercultural Ministry
WM205 Cultural Dynamics in Ministry
Young
A consideration of the dimensions
and manifestations of culture as they
influence ministry, with special attention
given to specific skills for exegeting a
cultural setting for ministry. 3 hours.
WM210 Intercultural Communication
Young
The development and assessment of
a theoretical model of intercultural
communication and an exploration of
communication strategies for creating
understanding interculturally. 3 hours.
WM215 Dynamics of Missionary
Development
The Department
A seminar for synthesizing intercultural
principles from World Missions and
Intercultural Studies courses and providing
practical preparation for personal
development, interpersonal relationships,
and ministry effectiveness. Should
be taken in the last semester of study.
3 hours.
Contexts for Intercultural Ministry
These seminars are designed to provide
exposure to a broad range of ministry issues
related to the unique context under consideration
and provide an opportunity for in-depth
reflection on particular ministry strategies.
WM305 Ministry in African Contexts
The Department
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in African contexts and of
the implications for ministry created by
these characteristics. 2 hours.
WM310 Ministry in Asian Contexts
Low
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in Asian contexts and of the
implications for ministry created by
these characteristics. 2 hours.
WM315 Ministry in Latin American
Contexts
López
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in Latin American contexts
and of the implications for ministry
created by these characteristics. 2 hours.
WM320 Ministry in European Contexts
Young
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in European contexts and of
the implications for ministry created by
these characteristics. 2 hours.
WM325 Ministry in Multicultural America
Pocock
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in diverse American contexts
and of the implications for ministry
created by these characteristics. 2 hours.
WM330 Ministry in Muslim Contexts
The Department
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in Muslim contexts and of
the implications for ministry created
by these characteristics. 2 hours.
WM335 Ministry in Roman Catholic
Contexts
López, Pocock
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in Roman Catholic contexts
and of the implications for ministry
created by these characteristics. This
course is often taught in Guatemala.
Contact the department for more
information. 2 hours.
WM340 Ministry in Chinese Contexts
The Department
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in Chinese contexts and of
the implications for ministry created by
these characteristics. 2 hours.
WM345 Ministry in Russian Contexts
The Department
A seminar-style study of the cultural,
historical, and religious characteristics
of ministry in Russian contexts and of
the implications for ministry created by
these characteristics. 2 hours.
Strategic Approaches to Intercultural
Ministry
WM405 Christian Education
in Intercultural Contexts
Lawson
A consideration of the theoretical,
practical, and cultural issues involved
in educational ministries in settings
outside North America. May also
be credited in the Department of
Christian Education. 3 hours.
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