CHHM 641 - Crossing Borders, Welcoming Strangers: Understanding Immigration

Institution:
Eastern University
Subject:
Christian Heritage and Mission
Description:
This course provides an understanding of immigration and US policy, with special attention on the border with Mexico. Students will engage with the stories of immigrants, asylum seekers and deportees, learning the reasons for their decision to emigrate, the obstacles along their journeys, their hopes for the future, and then incorporate these learning into ministries with congregations and communities. This course re-humanizes the image of the sojourners and encourages church leaders to act first with compassion to fulfill Christ's command to welcome the stranger.
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(610) 341-5800
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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