OFF-CAMPUS M IS216 - Contemporary Developments in World Missions

Institution:

Gordon College

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Analysis of recent developments and debates in mission circles. Addresses issues pertaining to traditional missionary service and tentmaking through teaching, government service, international business and healthcare. Special attention given to major leaders in evangelization of new peoples and nations and to diverse structures of mission outreach. Topics include contextualization, demographic shifts, crosscultural family life, healthcare overseas, the relationship between justice and evangelization, and liberation theology.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gordon.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 927-2300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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