Course Description:

This eight-week study program will highlight key Japanese cultural phenomena, and seek to ask how these cultural characteristics will or should influence the way we live and minister within the Japanese culture.

Course Requirements:

There is no charge for taking this course except for the cost of the two text books. However, there is a required $25 (US) deposit, to be received before the beginning of the classes. This deposit will be returned upon completion of the class requirements. Also, the course does not require any face-to-face interaction, so you can participate wherever you live.

Format for Course:

1. Reading:

   i. The Japanese Mind, edited by Roger J. Davies and Osamu Ikeno, $13.70 (paperback); $9.99 (Kindle Edition) at Amazon.

   ii. Japan-Guide $0.00

   iii. Operation Japan, A Prayer Guide for Japan, Fifth Edition. You may purchase the paperback version or ebook version at Amazon. Also, a pdf version can be purchased from RJC Academy for $5.00. The digital version is available as a download from Don Wright. This updated version includes pictures and greatly expanded content and is linked with the internet for additional information.

2. View:

RJC Video – One Lecture at RJC Video of Jack and Keiko Marshall’s message at the 2011 International RJC Conference..

3. Practical Application:

4. Interviews:

Two interviews with Japanese and one with a foreigner. If a Japanese person is not available, a contact will be provided.

5. Visit a Japanese Church.

6. Writing:

1. Weekly Observations: Due every Saturday 11:59 pm. “What I Have Learned.” This will be submitted on-line and posted on www.rjcnetwork.org.

2. Students will read reports from other students weekly and make comments.

3. Final Paper

7. Attend two Conference Call Discussions.

Class Schedule

Week 1 Family/Gender Issues: Ryosaikenbo, Danjo Kankei, Ikuji, Ie
Week 2 Communication: Chinmoku, Aimai, Haragei
Week 3 Rituals, Religion: Omiai, Soshiki, Kisetsu, Iitoko Dori, Otogibanashi
Week 4 Cultural Concepts: Zoto, Wabisabi, Bigaku, Amakurari
Week 5 Cultural Concepts: Bushido, Do, Kenkyo, Gambari
Week 6 Human Relationships: Hedataru to Najimu, Honne to Tatemae, Nemawashi, Amae
Week 7 Human Relationships: Sempai-Kohai, Shudan Ishiki, Uchi to Soto, Giri
Week 8 Review

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