SERV 231 - Service, Mission & Change I

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Service/Learning

Description:

A study of the role of the church in service, social justice, development, and mission using multidisciplinary perspectives from sociology, theology, and missions. Topics include short-term missions, cross-cultural relationships, racism, Christian ministry, and approaches to service and mission. The course is run as a seminar. Students are required to do a service project through a mission and/or service agency during the summer and participate in SERV 232, Foundations of Service, Mission, and Social Change II (1), the following Fall. Financial assistance for the summer is available.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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