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The Cultural Perspective for Communicating the Gospel

Module Co-ordinator: John Miles

The objective of this module is to assist and prepare workers to enter a new culture. The module aims to help them understand, and not be offended or cause offence because of a lack of understanding and appreciation of the new culture.

The lectures will be less formal and will involve a lot of discussion and sharing of experience. Visits to culturally significant places will also form part of the course. Course Manuals will be supplied in Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and English.

Topics of study will include:

An examination of our own culture and its values.

bulletWhat is culture?
bulletHow others see us.
bulletKorean 'World View'.
bulletWestern/British 'World View'.
bulletCountry profile

Understanding Christian teaching in a culture other than our own.

bulletProfile of the British Church
bulletBritish morality
bulletBritish marriage
bulletBritish religious tradition
bulletMulti-ethnicity

How Britain works

bulletPolitics in Britain
bulletEducation in Britain
bulletCrime in Britain
bulletEquality
bulletGender Issues
bulletProfessional relationships

Understanding British culture (A practical guide to living in Britain)

bulletRecreation
bulletFriendships
bulletBritish 'Reserve'
bulletEtiquette
bulletLeaving Home
bulletConversation
bulletDress code
bulletSocial relationships
bulletHospitality
bulletNames and titles
bulletBody language
bulletCustoms
bulletTradition
bulletFamily relationships
bulletSocial Hierarchy
bulletGreetings
bulletLeisure
bulletHelpful guides to Pastors taking weddings, funerals and baptisms.

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