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Global Ethnodoxology Network - GEN

Programme Detail: Ethnodoxology in Christian Ministry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Ethnodoxology in Christian Ministry
Type of Training Other training resource
Reference Number
Description “Ethnodoxology in Christian Ministry" is a foundational course introducing theoretical and practical tools for missionaries, church leaders, and worship facilitators to serve more effectively in cross-cultural ministry, whether overseas or in multi-ethnic North American churches. This course outlines a missiological framework for contextualizing music and arts in multicultural and cross-cultural church contexts as well as presenting models and tools for field research and catalyzing local creativity. In addition, students will gain knowledge of a body of worship expressions from diverse world traditions. Music skills not required.
Keywords music, arts, missions, contextualization, ethnodoxology, multi-cultural, cross-cultural
Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Countrywide
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Introductory
Cost Range Variable according to means
Actual Cost depend on audit/grad or undergrad credit
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 5 days plus pre- and post-course work
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction We use adult learning methods to involve students in class discussion and group projects. Class readings are processed through journaling and written responses as well as dialogue with teachers and fellow students. Worship is not only the topic of the course, but corporate worship is practiced daily during the course.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 5
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 25
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 20
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Prepares students toward nurturing artistically vibrant Christian worship expressions in diverse cultural contexts and multi-ethnic communities.
Qualifications this programme is part of Can apply toward GEN Certification as an Arts Specialist or for grad credit.
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies Varies with the host institution -- but always accredited.