CULTURE SPECIFIC EVANGELISM 201

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Purpose of this class

Develop an understanding of cultural specific evangelism, learning principles that will assist in presenting a non-western cultural gospel within the Japanese cultural context.

Course Requirements:

Completion of CSE 101

Course Description:

This eight-week study program builds on the principles introduced in CSE 101. There will be a specific study emphasis on Japan and Japanese culture.

Format for Course:

1. Reading:

*From Buddha to Jesus by Steve Cioccolanti, Monarch Books, Available at Amazon
*Sharing the Good News with the Japanese: A Cross-cultural Consideration, by Arthur Rouzer
* Supplamental Reading (Not Required): Shinto: The Gospel’s Gate by Brian T. McGregor, Amazon

Material from the internet:

i. Japan-Guide $0.00
ii. The Cross-Cultural Evangelism Game, Japan Supplement,
iii. Operation Japan, CD version is now available from Don Wright. This is an updated version for $5 and linked with the internet. It includes pictures and greatly expanded content. Request for Operation Japan CD

2. Listening & Viewing:

* Weekly Introductory videos by Daniel Kikawa
* RJC Audio Tapes–One Lecture at RJC Audio
– Christian Matsuri
* One panel presentation, Cultural Barriers to the Gospel, Panel from International RJC 2009
2. God’s Fingerprints in Japan, #1 and #2. Order from Aloha Ke Akua Ministries

3. Practical Application:

Interview: Two interviews with Japanese and one with a non-Japanese. If a Japanese person is not available, a contact will be provided.

4. Writing:

Weekly Observations: Due every Saturday by 11:59 pm on “What I Have Learned.” This will be submitted on-line and posted on www.rjcnetwork.org, accessible by password only.
Students will read other students’ weekly observations and make comments.

5. Attend two Conference Call Discussions.

Planned for the beginning and end of the course.

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