Teaching across cultures : a global Christian perspective /

The growth of the church around the world has led to an increased need for qualified theological educators, both locally and from the global community. Yet teaching cross-culturally is fraught with overlooked challenges, and lack of cultural sensitivity can undermine educators' credibility, dis...

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Main Authors: Shaw, Perry (Author), Lopes, C. (Cesar) (Author), Feliciano-Soberano, Joanna (Author), Heaton, Bob (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Carlisle, Cumbria, UK : Langham Global Library, [2021].
Series:ICETE series.
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Summary:The growth of the church around the world has led to an increased need for qualified theological educators, both locally and from the global community. Yet teaching cross-culturally is fraught with overlooked challenges, and lack of cultural sensitivity can undermine educators' credibility, distort their message and threaten the fruit of their ministry. Teaching across Cultures is a deeply practical guidebook for teaching theology beyond one's own cultural context. The first section of the book provides a rich theoretical framework for cross-cultural engagement, exploring the intersections of theology, anthropology and pedagogy. It is followed by over thirty country-specific reflections as local contributors provide practical guidelines for living, teaching and ministering within their contexts. The only resource of its kind, this book is straightforward and easy-to-use while providing a powerful reminder that transformative teaching has humility and careful listening at its core. It is a must-read for anyone embarking on the joyful journey of cross-cultural ministry.
Physical Description:306 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-304).
ISBN:1839730757
9781839730757