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Columbia International University Distance Education

Programme Detail: Folk Religion

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Folk Religion
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number ICS/MIS6046
Description This course describes the basic features of animistic societies. Witchcraft, rituals magic, and ancestor worship are considered in relationship to the planting of indigenous churches. The danger of syncretistic belief systems is discussed, and Christian approaches to the spirit world are presented. Aspects of spiritual warfare are considered and applications made to world evangelization and the defensive/offensive position of the Christian in ministry.
Keywords missions, intercultural, world view, culture, religions, cultural, differences, nations, outreach, perspective, learning, Biblical, witness, Bible, faith, global, heart,
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
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Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international
Area of Ministry and Focus Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Masters
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost 900
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4 months
Average hours of study per week 2
Methods of instruction CD
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.)
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.)
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork).
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 0
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