This course is a study of ministry to diverse populations with emphasis on urban ministry settings, as well as the responsibility of the church to embrace diversity and reach out to all people.

Course Objectives:

After students complete this course, they should be able to…

1. Discuss the theological basis for multicultural ministry.

2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of multicultural ministry.

3. Discuss the importance of multicultural ministry in today’s society.

4. Identify the role of the church in multicultural ministry.

5. Embrace other cultures into their own churches or plant a cross-cultural church.

DOWNLOAD Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations syllabus

2190 Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations Syllabus 

Summer 2020

Instructor: Dr. Blayne Waltrip

Email: blaynewal@hotmail.com

Institutional Mission – The mission of the Canadian School of Ministry is to prepare men and women through distance and online learning to serve God in their communities and cities. The Canadian School of Ministry offers certificates in Bible, Doctrine and Pastoral Ministry.  

Course Description - This course is a study of ministry to diverse populations with emphasis on
urban ministry settings, as well as the responsibility of the church to embrace diversity and reach out to all people. Credits: 1

Course Objectives or Outcomes

After students complete this course, they should be able to…

1. Discuss the theological basis for multicultural ministry.

2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of multicultural ministry.

3. Discuss the importance of multicultural ministry in today’s society.

4. Identify the role of the church in multicultural ministry.

5. Embrace other cultures into their own churches or plant a cross-cultural church.

Required Textbooks:

Rhea, Homer G., editor

Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations 

ISBN: 0-87148-149-9

Church of God School of Ministry, 2004

US$12.00

Study Guide

Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations

Church of God School of Ministry, 2002

US$8.00

Recommended for viewing:

DVD Set

Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations 

US$62.50

The required book and study guide, along with the DVD set (not required), are available to purchase by clicking “Store” button on the top left of the home page at www.cogdoe.org. 

Grading Evaluation: 

            Participation in class                           20%

            Final Exam                                          80%

Total                                                   100%

Grading Policy:

A         Outstanding                90-100%

B         Above Average           80-89%

C         Satisfactory                 70-79%

D         Below Average            60-69%

F          Non Passing                59% or below

COURSE SCHEDULE

MODULE 1: Why Cross-Cultural Ministry? Biblical Foundations

Class Lecture by Dr. Waltrip via Zoom at https://ptseminary.zoom.us/j/98016556134:

·      Thursday, 11 June 2020

MODULE 2: Understanding the Culture and the Call 

Class Lecture by Dr. Waltrip via Zoom at https://ptseminary.zoom.us/j/98016556134:

·      Thursday, 18 June 2020

Reading: 

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, chapters 1 & 3

Study Guide:

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, lessons 1 & 3

MODULE 3: Cross-Cultural Evangelism 

Class Lecture by Dr. Waltrip via Zoom at https://ptseminary.zoom.us/j/98016556134:

·      Thursday, 25 June 2020

Reading: 

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, chapters 4-5

Study Guide:

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, lessons 4-5

MODULE 4: Cross-Cultural Model in Canada #1

Class Lecture by guest speaker (TBA) via Zoom at https://ptseminary.zoom.us/j/98016556134:

·      Thursday, 2 July 2020

Reading: 

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, chapters 6-7

Study Guide:

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, lessons 6-7

MODULE 5: Cross-Cultural Model in Canada #2 

Class Lecture by guest speaker (TBA) via Zoom at https://ptseminary.zoom.us/j/98016556134:

·      Thursday, 9 July 2020

Reading: 

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, chapters 8-9

Study Guide:

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, lessons 8-9

MODULE 6: Cross-Cultural Model in Canada #3 

Class Lecture by guest speaker (TBA) via Zoom at https://ptseminary.zoom.us/j/98016556134:

·      Thursday, 16 July 2020

Reading: 

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, chapters 10-11

Study Guide:

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, lessons 10-11

MODULE 7: Cross-cultural Model in Canada #4

Class Lecture by guest speaker (TBA) via Zoom at https://ptseminary.zoom.us/j/98016556134:

·      Thursday, 23 July 2020

Reading: 

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, chapters 12-13

Study Guide:

·      Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations, lessons 12-13

MODULE 8: Models for Multicultural Church

Class Lecture by Dr. Waltrip via Zoom at https://ptseminary.zoom.us/j/98016556134:

·      Thursday, 30 July 2020

Assignment: Final Exam

Ministering to Culturally Diverse Populations #2190

Course Description:

This course is a study of ministry to diverse populations with emphasis on urban ministry settings, as well as the responsibility of the church to embrace diversity and reach out to all people.

Course Objectives:

After students complete this course, they should be able to…

1. Discuss the theological basis for multicultural ministry.

2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of multicultural ministry.

3. Discuss the importance of multicultural ministry in today’s society.

4. Identify the role of the church in multicultural ministry.

5. Embrace other cultures into their own churches or plant a cross-cultural church.